Field Station Development Representative (FSDR)

AAUS FMC Corporation; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 113,850 - 144,921; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation, located at its California Technology & Research Center in Madera, seeks a Field Station Development Representative to manage multi-season field trials on a 60‑acre farm. You will design layouts, oversee planting and treatments, and analyze data using ARM, JMP Pro, SAS, and R.

You will present results to internal teams and collaborate with product development and commercial teams for demonstrations and field tours, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant agricultural or biological science field.
• At least 2 years of experience in agricultural product research, discovery, development, or commercialization.
• Experience in agronomic systems, pest and disease diagnostics, regulatory frameworks, data analytics and leadership.
• Experience with farming operations including spraying and harvesting; PPE and WPS practices.
• Proficiency with agricultural data systems (ARM, JMP Pro, SAS, R) and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage and execute multi-season field trials on a 60-acre research farm.
• Plan trial layouts, oversee planting, treatments, harvest evaluations.
• Collect, enter and analyze data using specialized software.
• Summarize results to R&D, regulatory and commercial teams.
• Collaborate with North America Product Development and Commercial teams for demonstrations and field tours.

Skills

Field research

Data analytics

Pest & disease diagnostics

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Entomology, Plant Physiology, Plant Science, Weed Science, Agronomy

Tools

ARM

JMP Pro

SAS

R

GEA‑R

Job description

Overview

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences whose purpose is Innovation for Agriculture and Solutions for the Planet. We are seeking a Field Station Development Representative (FSDR) to manage rigorous, multi‑seasonal field‑testing programs at our California Technology & Research Center (CTRC) in Madera, CA. This role is key to advancing crop‑protection research for permanent and specialty crops.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and execute multi-seasonal field research trials on a 60-acre research farm, covering permanent crops, specialty crops, vegetables, row and field crops.
• Plan trial layouts, oversee planting, treatment applications, agronomic practices, and harvest evaluations.
• Collect, enter, and analyze data using specialized agricultural software (e.g., ARM, JMP Pro, SAS, R).
• Summarize and present research results to internal R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams.
• Collaborate with North America Product Development and Commercial teams to conduct demonstrations and host field tours.
• Maintain field‑station facilities, labs, offices, equipment, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards.
• Represent FMC at industry events such as trade shows, summits, university events, and conferences.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including carrying a 50‑lb backpack sprayer over uneven ground and working in varied outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Entomology, Plant Physiology, Plant Science, Weed Science, Agronomy, or a related agricultural or biological science field.
• At least 2 years of experience in agricultural product research, discovery, development, or commercialization.
• At least 2 years of experience in each of the following areas:
  • Mastery of agronomic systems, pest and disease diagnostics, regulatory frameworks, advanced data analytics, and team leadership.
  • Farming operations, including spraying and harvesting.
  • Calibration and operation of tillage, spraying, seeding and harvesting equipment with PPE and WPS practices.
  • Designing field research protocols, executing field plot techniques, conducting statistically sound trials, and statistically analyzing data.
  • Crop protection disciplines such as insect, weed or disease management.
  • Rearing and conducting pathogen or pest inoculations to ensure uniform pest pressure in trials.
  • Use of agricultural data systems including ARM, JMP Pro, SAS, R, and GEA‑R.
  • Technical or scientific writing and oral communication for submission and presentation to R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial stakeholders.
  • EHS protocols related to agricultural equipment handling and chemical use.
  • Supervising, training, and evaluating full-time and seasonal employees.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Location & Compensation

Work Location: 13130 Road 19, Madera, California 93637
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: $113,850.12 to $144,921.24 per year

EEO Statement

FMC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.