Senior Agronomic Data Analyst

Land O'Lakes; United States; Remote; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Agronomic Data Analyst to develop analytical products and collaborate on innovative projects in the Phenotyping laboratory. This remote position involves data analytics, method development, and communication with stakeholders to enhance agricultural technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, proficiency in programming languages, and experience with business analytics platforms.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life & Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

401k

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Python and R.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and optimize data collection protocols.
• Implement automated data pipelines for image processing.

Skills

Python

R

Business Analytics

Data Visualization

AI/Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Data or Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Docker

Job description

Senior Agronomic Data Analyst

This position can be done remotely/virtually from anywhere in the United States.

This role involves collaborating in the development of analytical products within the Phenotyping laboratory for proprietary STAMPs (Seed Treatment, Adjuvants, Micro-Nutrients, and Plant Growth Regulators), field-based biological testing platforms, plant nutrition product field-testing, and fee-for-service projects. The analyst will also assist in developing a field phenomics platform using remote sensing and UAV technology. The strategy includes creating and maintaining long-term data solutions for data mining, storage, and high-throughput data analytics. Collaboration with Product Development Research Managers will be essential to generate and interpret data for WinField United proprietary projects and industry partner technologies, with effective communication of results to stakeholders to meet timelines and goals.

Responsibilities

1. Data analytics and managing work streams (50%)
   • Design experiments, optimize data collection protocols, and ensure data quality in collaboration with field and controlled environment researchers.
   • Create and maintain long-term data solutions within the WinField United framework for data mining, storage, and analytics.
   • Interpret and communicate results to stakeholders within Product Development to advance technologies through the process.
   • Process RGB, multi-spectral, and hyperspectral images to measure plant growth and stress responses.
   • Use data visualization tools to develop market support collateral.
   • Support biological product characterization in-field and in controlled environments.
2. Method Development and Instrumentation (50%)
   • Design and implement automated data pipelines for image processing and analysis using Python, R, and cloud platforms.
   • Investigate AI/machine learning algorithms for trait extraction from remote sensing and UAV data.
   • Create reproducible workflows with version control and documentation.
   • Stay informed about advances in phenotyping analysis within the agronomics field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python and R.
• Experience with business analytics platforms such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Understanding of agricultural inputs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with image-based plant phenotyping, remote sensing, or similar technologies.
• Master’s degree in Data or Computer Science.
• Experience with Docker containerization.

Willingness to travel up to 20% is required.

Salary range: $91,120 - $136,680

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative reimagining the food business. Recognized as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included in TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, 401k, and well-being resources. Part-time employees are also eligible for prorated benefits.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled, maintaining a drug-free workforce. Beware of fraudulent contacts requesting confidential information.