Field Crop Physiology R&D Specialist

Bayer AG; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science in Jerseyville, IL is seeking an R&D Specialist III to lead field physiology experiments, collect data and manage seeding, staging, and harvest operations. The role involves supervising temporary staff and coordinating with project teams across sites for high-quality execution.

The incumbent will work with the Data Team to ensure timely data delivery and participate in safety/compliance activities, with occasional travel and driving responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by Dec 2026 in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields.
• Field-based research experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to conduct field-based research during peak planting, flowering and harvest seasons.
• Familiarity with row-crop production and farm equipment operation.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• High agility in balancing and prioritizing activities and resources.
• Proficiency in data acquisition, organization, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, databases, and MS Word.
• Limited overnight travel, evening and weekend availability during peak periods.
• UAV pilot license or willingness to obtain.
• Illinois pesticide license or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage seeding, staging plant development, data collection, and harvest operations.
• Supervision and training of temporary employees.
• Coordinate with Project Teams and other research sites to ensure efficient and high quality execution of crop physiology experiments.
• Contribute as a key member of project teams to rationalize and plan experiments.
• Work closely with Data Team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data.
• Contribute to quality control of data.
• Utilization of specialized research equipment related to Crop Physiology experimentation.
• Ensure that activities comply with Safety and Compliance standards.
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include driving greater than 5,000 business miles annually.

Skills

Field-based research

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Crop Physiology / Agronomy / Plant Science / Biology

MS degree in Crop Physiology / Agronomy / Plant Science / Biology

Tools

MS Excel

Database systems

MS Word

UAV license

Job description

Bayer Crop Science in Jerseyville, IL is seeking an R&D Specialist III to lead field physiology experiments, collect data and manage seeding, staging, and harvest operations. The role involves supervising temporary staff and coordinating with project teams across sites for high-quality execution.

The incumbent will work with the Data Team to ensure timely data delivery and participate in safety/compliance activities, with occasional travel and driving responsibilities as needed.