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R&D Spec II 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, R&D Spec II, are to:    

• Delivers daily/weekly targets.
• Has primary or shared responsibility for a specialized laboratory technology. 
• Accountable for cross-functional work in multiple platforms/process areas.
• Solves problems of routine to moderate scope; optimizes workflows; validates methods using multiple data sources.
• Uses specialized scientific techniques to conducting experiments and process improvements.
• Adheres to established protocols and techniques.
• May operate and troubleshoot instrumentation;
• Solves routine problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning of diverse procedures within specialized laboratory technology.
• Prioritizes and coordinates work within a large team and provides training to contingent workforce; maintaining detailed record keeping and required documentation.  
• Achieves commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices. 
• Performs a variety of experiments with accuracy.
• Skilled in organizing and reporting specialized reports, including analyzing and interpreting the results of experiments, production KPIs, cost/benefit analysis, and lab related issues to partners and key stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will thrive on meeting challenges, insist on high quality deliverables, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and will have proven initiative in  some categories of accomplishments, either individually or as part of a group. 
• Takes initiative in keeping current with developments in specialized area. 

WHO YOU ARE

 Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 10 years relevant experience.
• Strong horticultural production acumen with the ability to independently design experiments and analyze data.
• Greenhouse and growth chamber experience with aptitude for identifying, communicating, tracking, and troubleshooting plant health variables.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field with relevant experience,
•  2+ years of related experience in academia or industry, 

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.  To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.   Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans   Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
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Location:	Chesterfield
Division:	Crop Science
Reference Code:	837515

Contact Us
Email:	hrop_usa@bayer.com

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