Senior Agronomist I

SeedQuest; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with company match

Mental health support

Fertility and adoption benefits

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions in Nevada, IA, is seeking a Senior Agronomist I to lead centralized seed packaging and field trial execution supporting soybean breeding across North America. Based in Nevada, IA, you will drive data quality, trial management, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with breeding, regulatory, and operations teams.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to manage seasonal operations, data collection, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Plant Pathology, Weed Science, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Biological Sciences, or related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience managing seed processing, packaging, and distribution operations.
• Proven track record planning and evaluating corn and/or soybean field trials with data collection and crop safety/efficacy assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized seed cleaning, packaging, and shipment for North America soybean yield trials.
• Manage seasonal seed supply operations including packaging, trial support, and breeder nursery rows and seed increases.
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate field trials to generate high-quality data for breeding decisions.
• Coordinate priorities, resources, and timelines for reliable seed delivery and research objectives.
• Collaborate with breeding, trait development, and operations to advance product development and research programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, stewardship, quality, and safety standards across seed handling and field activities.
• Maintain accurate records, inventories, and documentation for seed packaging and field activities.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and data quality for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

FAA Part 107 license

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in related field

Tools

Tractors

Planters

Sprayers

Combines

UAS (drone) platforms

Trial management software

Job description

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Job ID:145170

We are looking for a Senior Agronomist I to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Nevada, IA.

As a key member of the Seed Supply Operations team, you will lead the centralized seed packaging and field trial execution activities that support soybean breeding and trait development programs across North America. Based in Nevada, Iowa, this role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality seed, data, and trial execution to advance the product pipeline. The position provides leadership across seasonal activities, including centralized seed packaging, trait development trial support, and the management of progeny rows and seed increases, while partnering closely with breeding, regulatory, stewardship, quality, and safety teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Senior Agronomist I, you create chemistry by...

• Leading centralized seed cleaning, packaging, and shipment activities that support North America soybean yield trials.
• Managing seasonal seed supply operations, including centralized packaging, trait development trial support, and breeder nursery rows and seed increase activities.
• Establishing, maintaining, and evaluating field trials to generate high-quality data that supports breeding and trait development decisions.
• Coordinating priorities, resources, and execution timelines to ensure reliable delivery of seed and research objectives.
• Collaborating with breeding, trait development, and operational teams to advance product development and research programs.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, stewardship, quality, and safety standards across all seed handling and field activities.
• Maintaining accurate records, inventories, and documentation related to seed packaging, field trials, and operational activities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, data quality, and service to research stakeholders.

If you...

• Hold a Master’s degree in Plant Pathology, Weed Science, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Biological Sciences, or a related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related agricultural discipline with 5+ years of experience.
• Have experience managing seed processing, packaging, and distribution operations.
• Have a proven track record ofplanning, conducting, and evaluating corn and/or soybean field research trials, including data collection and crop safety or efficacy assessments.
• Are proficient with agricultural research equipment and technology, including tractors, planters, sprayers, combines, UAS (drone) platforms, and trial management software.
• Have experiencemanaging regulated and stewarded crop trials and collaborating to ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, stewardship, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate strongleadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt priorities, work independently, and supervise seasonal or contract employees when needed.
• Are willing to workoutdoors in varying conditions and extended hours during peak seasons, and hold or can obtain an FAA Part 107 license, Pesticide Applicator License, and Class A CDL.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we [e-mail] are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here .

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

Posted from October 12, 2026 until April 12, 2027

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.