Field Research Specialist – Crop Physiology

Bayer; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist III to join the Field-Testing Team within Plant Biotechnology, reporting to the Monmouth site. You will plan, coordinate and execute physiology field trials, collect data, train temporary staff, and ensure safety and compliance to advance next generation traits that boost agricultural productivity.

The role is field-based with collaboration across project teams and the Data Team to deliver high-quality data and timely insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or knowledge of bachelor’s degree completed by December 2026 in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields
• Field based research experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to carry out field based research during peak periods
• Familiarity with row-crop production and farm equipment operation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
• High level of agility in balancing and prioritizing activities and resources
• Strong computer skills related to data acquisition, organization, and data analysis
• Proficiency in MS Excel, database systems, 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 a broad range of operations including seeding, staging plant development, data collection, and harvest operations
• Supervision and training of temporary employees
• Coordination and communication 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 entailed driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties - regardless of mileage.

Skills

Field-based research

Data acquisition

Data analysis

Team-based collaboration

Communication (written and oral)

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields

MS degree in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

database systems

MS Word

Job description

Bayer Crop Science is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist III to join the Field-Testing Team within Plant Biotechnology, reporting to the Monmouth site. You will plan, coordinate and execute physiology field trials, collect data, train temporary staff, and ensure safety and compliance to advance next generation traits that boost agricultural productivity.

The role is field-based with collaboration across project teams and the Data Team to deliver high-quality data and timely insights.