Field Research Specialist II — Agronomy & Data Analytics

Bayer; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 61,680 - 92,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Field Associate II in Wichita, Kansas, to coordinate with growers, supervise seasonal staff, and support in-season research activities that feed the R&D pipeline.

You will collaborate with cross-site teams to enhance data quality, SOPs, and compliance while using tractors, drones, and other technologies to collect agronomic data throughout the growing season. Travel up to 15% and extended hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a BS/BA by December 2026.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management.
• Demonstrated experience 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR).
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Ability to obtain a Drone Pilot’s License (FAA Part 107).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with growers on leased land space and supervise local staffing during in-season activities.
• Assist with in-season research activities such as phenotyping, study management, and data analytics review.
• Partner with other Field Associates to improve data quality, SOPs, and compliance actions.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program per HSE, Quality, Compliance, and Ethics standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver experimental protocols guiding advancement decisions.
• Use tractors, planters, harvesters, drones, and other tools to collect and deliver data on agronomic traits.
• Work with internal partners on innovation and proof-of-concept projects.
• Self-motivate, problem-solve, and manage time and projects.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

Data management

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Pesticide/Drone licenses

Education

BS/BA by December 2026

Tools

Precision agriculture hardware

Agricultural equipment

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Field Associate II in Wichita, Kansas, to coordinate with growers, supervise seasonal staff, and support in-season research activities that feed the R&D pipeline.

You will collaborate with cross-site teams to enhance data quality, SOPs, and compliance while using tractors, drones, and other technologies to collect agronomic data throughout the growing season. Travel up to 15% and extended hours are expected.