Testing Research Associate

Bayer; Payette (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Testing Research Associate in Idaho to run field and greenhouse trials for tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. You will develop testing programs, collect high-quality data, and collaborate with breeders, data scientists, and engineers to advance vegetable products and hybrids.

The role requires a BS in horticulture or agronomy, strong data analysis, and the ability to work extended hours with travel as needed. Bayer offers diverse teams and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
• Ability to analyze data and interpret results in a research setting.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills across diverse teams.
• Willingness to work long hours during peak seasons and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental protocols and performance trials for tomato, peppers, and cucumbers.
• Develop and improve strategic testing plans aligned with business goals.
• Generate high-quality data to support product and agronomic knowledge transfer.
• Capture data across Windows and iOS platforms with quality checks.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Overtime availability

Education

BSc in Horticulture or Agronomy

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.

Testing Research Associate

As a Testing Research Associate, you will ensure the execution of experimental protocols, proper agronomic practices, crop management techniques, and high-throughput data collection to enable advancements of vegetable pipelines. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate individual to join a multidisciplinary team of vegetable breeders, horticultural scientists, data scientists, and engineers who work on creative solutions to complex business problems using advanced field and greenhouse operations, equipment, analytics, and cutting‑edge automation techniques. In this role, you will also work with research and commercial brand personnel to develop short‑and‑long‑term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybrids, supporting product and hybrid evaluation across the full development cycle.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute experimental protocols and performance trials in protected culture and open field environments for tomato, sweet peppers, and cucumbers;

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve strategic testing plans in alignment with business objectives to deliver results within the crops;

• Execute protocols and trials to generate quality data enabling breeding partners to advance new products based on performance and market needs;

• Capture data in Windows and iOS operating systems (desktop computing, iPhones, iPads) and conduct data quality checks and assurance to enable timely advancement of vegetable products;

• Leverage metrics applications and quality control processes to realize accuracy, efficiency, and expanded improvements to protocols;

• Manage relationships with growers and third‑party cooperators to ensure timely completion and integrity of collected data;

• Create and use tools from collected and analyzed data to develop the performance story and support the transfer of product and agronomic knowledge;

• Operate research equipment, take notes, enter data into internal IT systems, and comply with seed stewardship standards;

• Explore new technologies to increase capacity, accelerate current processes, and deploy novel technologies in data collection and crop management;

• Perform tasks to ensure compliance with Bayer policies and quality standards, including safeguarding of equipment, daily use logs, calibration, and maintenance.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field;

• Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and vegetable crop production practices, with a demonstrated history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environment;

• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, analyze, and interpret data;

• Ability to perform successfully in a fast‑paced, dynamic, team‑based environment while managing multiple projects and priorities;

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to effectively achieve business results;

• Strong communication skills with the capacity to work effectively with all management levels in a multicultural organization;

• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons, including non‑traditional daytime hours and the potential for overnight travel;

• Valid driver's license; travel is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSc with a minimum of 5 years of crop management experience in open field or greenhouse environments, MSc with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience;

• Proficiency in English.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $78,600 – $118,000 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on 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 October 23, 2026.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location: United States : Idaho : Payette

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 891903

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