Field Agronomy Research Lead

Bayer; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer in Wisconsin seeks a Field Associate to contribute to an R&D field trial program for corn and soybeans. You will coordinate growers, supervise seasonal staff, and conduct in-season research activities, partnering to improve data quality and SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, data-management skills, equipment operation, and up to 15% travel. Expect long peak-season hours, safe vehicle operation, and adherence to Bayer’s safety and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required by start date.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Ability to learn and operate research agriculture equipment, including precision agriculture technology.
• Knowledge or ability to learn region-specific crop production and farming practices.
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs).
• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators License and RPAS drone pilot’s license (FAA Part 107).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended hours in field conditions.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures in field/greenhouse settings.
• Capable of long hours during peak field season.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in line with HSE, Quality, Compliance and Ethics standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver detailed experimental protocols enabling decisions by scientists and customers.
• Operate research equipment, take notes, and manage data with IT systems.
• Collect, analyze, and deliver data on agronomic traits during the growing season.
• Self-motivate, problem solve, and manage time and priorities effectively.
• Build networks across diverse teams and communities, including growers and local leaders.
• Supervise third-party labor to meet trial objectives.
• Communicate across teams with flexibility and a learning mindset.
• Support career development aligned with Bayer’s LIFE values.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

Data management

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Pesticide license

Drone license

Physical stamina

Field endurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

BS in agronomy or related field

Tools

Precision agriculture hardware

Equipment operation

IT aptitude

Job description

Bayer in Wisconsin seeks a Field Associate to contribute to an R&D field trial program for corn and soybeans. You will coordinate growers, supervise seasonal staff, and conduct in-season research activities, partnering to improve data quality and SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, data-management skills, equipment operation, and up to 15% travel. Expect long peak-season hours, safe vehicle operation, and adherence to Bayer’s safety and ethics standards.