R&D Specialist III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision and dental

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science seeks a motivated R&D Specialist III for the Field-Testing Team in Illinois. You will plan, coordinate and execute physiology field trials, collect data and supervise temporary staff while ensuring safety standards and data quality.

The role requires field-based research, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to obtain UAV and pesticide licenses; relocation is possible and travel is limited.

Qualifications

• 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, with 1+ years of experience.
• Field-based research experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willingness to obtain UAV license.
• Illinois pesticide license or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field physiology experiments and trials.
• Data collection and sample collection for analyses.
• Supervision and training of temporary employees.
• Coordinate with Project Teams and other research sites for high-quality execution.
• Collaborate with Data Team for accurate and timely data delivery.
• Contribute to data quality control and operate specialized equipment.
• Driving a company vehicle as part of duties; mileage may be required.

Skills

Field-based research experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

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 with 1+ years experience

Tools

MS Excel

Database systems

MS Word

Statistics

Job description

R&D Specialist III

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bayer Crop Science is currently seeking a highly motivated Research and Development Specialist with the ability to work as a member of the Field-Testing Team within Plant Biotechnology. A successful applicant will contribute to the planning, coordination and execution of physiology experiments sponsored by both early and advanced phase projects. This is a field-oriented position with responsibilities that include execution of high-quality field trials, accurate data collection, sample collection, training and supervision of temporary employees, and adherence to safety and compliance standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful development of next generation traits that will significantly improve agricultural productivity.

• 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 entails 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.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• 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 the peak periods such as planting, flowering and harvest seasons;
• Familiarity with of 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 prioritize 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.

Physical Demands of required tasks:

• Ability to safely lift 50lbs;
• Work in conditions that require sitting, standing, walking for extended periods;
• Ability to work in high and low temperatures in a field setting;
• Capable of working long hours, primarily during the peak busy field season.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields with 4+ years’ experience or MS degree in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields with 1+ years’ experience;
• Research experience with crop physiology or breeding experimentation;
• Experience with remote sensing/imaging and automated phenotyping;
• Expertise with technical instrumentation and/or engineering;
• Good working knowledge of statistics and experimental design.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $68,240.00 and $102,360.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Benefits

• Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This posting will be available for application until at least 10/5/26.

Domestic relocation may be provided.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location

United States : Illinois : Jerseyville

Division

Crop Science

Reference Code

886130

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