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Agronomic Research Technician

The Agronomic Research Technician will utilize their expertise in equipment and applied field research and development in the selected geography to execute a field testing program on new products and agronomic systems.  They will do this by providing equipment operation, maintenance and support to conduct small plot research and commercial trials where needed.

They are enabled to propose and implement appropriate methods to enhance field testing efficiency and equipment utility within the field-testing organization in Bayer Crop Science.

They’ll have the opportunity to enable an efficient, robust field testing and evaluation program through:

• developing expertise with the latest geo-spatial technologies; and
• possess basic knowledge of modern equipment and field trial testing methods.

This is a permanent, home-based position based out of the Carseland Alberta research farm including travel within the region of southern Alberta.

What you will do:

• Follow all safety and compliance (regulatory & DOT) guidelines to maintain our freedom to operate as a company
• Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute on field research trials
• Deliver critical field research data necessary to make product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science
• Implement & execute a routine equipment maintenance program
• Direct equipment, compliance, safety, and general technical support for 1-2 Technical Solutions Agronomists
• Implement small, replicated plots or field scale research testing as required.  Manage data using internal database systems and submit high quality data in a timely manner
• Validate and ensure that field protocol information, site assignments, data collection, and material sourcing (seed/chemistry/samples) are aligned and ready in a timely manner as determined by the field investigator  
• Complete all safety training as required and operate safely when handling pesticides, seed, or other products as well as vehicles and equipment used to conduct field trials
• Champion field safety and driver training events with help from HSE functional lead
• Operate in full compliance with regulated/stewarded field trials ensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, harvest disposition reports and other necessary requirements including post-harvest monitoring of field-testing sites are met as required
• Safely operate, maintain and transport small plot research and commercial agricultural equipment, while complying with all Bayer & provincial requirements
• Coordinate local research site activities
• Aid in Recruitment of temporary assistants and ensure that all required safety, compliance, and equipment training is completed                                                                                             
• Participate cross-functionally on field testing, equipment and equipment technology improvement projects                                                                                                                             
• Provide input to Crop Team and team members in the development of national and regional protocols.        

Who you are:

• B.Sc. degree in agriculture or related discipline; or a diploma with related experience
• Understanding of crop production within the Western Canada region, which includes all or some of canola, cereals, pulses, corn and soybean
• Basic knowledge of digital farming systems
• Obtained or able to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification within the territory
• Hold a current valid Canadian Driver's License for different vehicle weight class, or have the ability to obtain one

What we offer:

• The 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.

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:  August 9, 2024

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Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location:

Carseland, Alberta area  

Division:

Crop Science 

Reference Code:

823291 

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