Job title: Field Solutions – Agronomists, Manitoba
Company: Bayer
Expected salary:
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Field Solutions – Agronomists, Manitoba Job Details:
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Field Solutions – Agronomists, Manitoba
The Field Solutions Field Agronomist utilizes their skills and knowledge in applied field research and agronomy to develop innovative, effective, and sustainable crop protection solutions enabled by high quality field research. This includes the execution of a field research trial program which generates data characterizing the performance of identified candidates for new crop protection product development.
The Field Solutions Field Agronomist may also be responsible for knowledge transfer, demonstration, and education of the new crop protection development to the Market Development.
What you will do:
- Coordinates and Executes a Field Solutions field research program.
- Accountable for the execution and timely completion of all studies assigned.
- Implements field program including all operations – seeding, spraying, assessments, harvest (including equipment calibration & general maintenance)
- Identifies suitable field research trial sites & cooperators including negotiation and execution of lease agreements.
- Manages assessment data in a prompt and timely manner using digital software applications and tools.
- Provides effective supervision, direction, and leadership to temporary contract (seasonal/summer) staff for daily operations. May be responsible for recruitment, development, and performance management of summer associates.
- Provides active support and leadership of HSE and compliance activities at Field Solutions sites and, locations.
- Responsible for safety in handling, application, and storage of pesticides
- Completes driving and various safety training activities.
- Coordinates and participates in safety meetings & may assist with safety trainings.
- Acts as the technical champion for projects and provides technical advice to the project team and prepares and provides summaries as required to meet project objectives.
- Provides technical product support and training to Market Development and internal colleagues as new products near registration and enter pre-launch phase.
- Develops and maintains an environment of professionalism and safe work practices.
There are 2 positions available in Manitoba: One position is a permanent, senior level position and the other is a 12-month term with potential for extension. Please note your preference when applying.
Who are you
- Minimum of a B.Sc. and related experience in Agricultural Research. A graduate degree (M.Sc. in agricultural sciences) is preferred for the permanent role.
- Applied functional knowledge of crop production agronomy of regionally applicable crops and crop pests in the assigned geography (cereals, canola, soybeans, and corn) is necessary.
- Relevant experience in the evaluation of crop protection technologies is a strong asset for the permanent position with a working knowledge in two pest control disciplines preferred.
- Experience operating experimental spray equipment along with a variety of small plot field equipment (ex. tractors, seeding, sprayers, combines) is a strong asset.
- Experience coordinating research site activities including (Health Safety & Environment) and directing temporary/contract staff is an asset.
- A strong digital aptitude, experience working with data collection using software and hardware tools.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, planning and time management skills.
- Strong English communication and collaborative skills are necessary to perform the duties of the position, influence decision makers and project a positive Bayer technical image.
- A good to excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.
- Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
What we offer:
- This position provides the use of a company supplied vehicle
- Competitive compensation and rewards package
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture
- Career development and global opportunities
- Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.
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All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.
Application Deadline: Sept 29, 2023
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Location:
Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg || Canada : Manitoba : Carman || Canada : Manitoba : Headingley
Division:
Crop Science
Reference Code:
800889
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