R&D Specialist III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer in Jerseyville, Illinois is seeking a Research and Development Specialist III to join the Field-Testing Team within Plant Biotechnology and Crop Science. The role focuses on planning and executing physiology experiments in the field, data collection, and supervision of temporary staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project teams, ensuring safety standards, and driving data delivery to support next-generation trait development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 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 planting, flowering and harvest seasons.
• Familiarity with row-crop production and farm equipment operation.
• Strong data handling and MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of field operations including seeding, staging plant development, data collection and harvest operations.
• Supervision and training of temporary employees.
• Coordination with Project Teams and other research sites for high-quality execution of crop physiology experiments.
• Contribute to planning and rationalization of experiments with project teams.
• Work with Data Team to ensure accurate and timely data delivery.
• Contribute to data quality control and integrity.
• Operate specialized research equipment related to Crop Physiology experiments.
• Ensure activities comply with Safety and Compliance standards.
• Position may require driving a company vehicle and potentially >5,000 business miles annually.

Skills

Field-based research experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or degree completed by Dec 2026 in Crop Physiology / Agronomy / Plant Science / Biology or related fields

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Database systems

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

R&D Specialist III

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 k nowledge 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.

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). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

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

Domestic relocation may be provided.

YOUR APPLICATION

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

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Illinois : Jerseyville

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 886130

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