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For more than 90 years, our flagship seed brand, Pioneer is a globally recognized leader in the agriculture industry. Innovation and quality seed products start with the dedicated teams at our field research centers who are experts in their field of study.

As a Field Testing Specialist you will plan and execute the safe and efficient day-to-day management of corn, soybean, sorghum, and wheat product development at the North Platte Research Center. You will be involved in all phases of planting, growing, phenotyping, and harvesting research materials to meet pre-commercial product advancement and data quality goals. You will adopt and implement evolving technologies and methodologies that enhance and improve product development.

Responsibilities - What You'll Do

• Use technology, including ipads and various software tools to collect, evaluate and distribute data following detailed protocols
• Lead assigned projects and coordinate experiments with other locations
• Lead in site safety culture and ensure adherence to safety standards
• Maintain or improve efficient daily workplace operations
• Summarize experiments, manage and analyze data
• Organize and supervise work of other employees
• May serve on teams appropriate to specific research project
• Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.
• Point of contact for research equipment support teams
• Delegate out different subfunctions to other team members to lead

Qualifications - What Skills You Need:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in agriculture or scientific field with 5+ years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding or a scientific-related field

• Technologically Savvy: Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
• Supervisory Skills: Demonstrated people management experience with the ability to teach and coach employees. Ability to work under minimum supervision, efficient time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Results Driven: Demonstrated problem solving skills, strategic analysis, and communication skills. Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.
• Safety Oriented: Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices

• Physical Requirements:

• Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays.
• Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV and/or CDL
• Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong Agronomy Background: Ability to scout crops and make recommendations based on findings.
• Strong Farming Practices: Knowledge of general farming practices. Ability to operate agricultural equipment and be able to move between different pieces of equipment throughout the season.
• Mechanical Ability: General knowledge to be able to diagnose and solve most mechanical failures while in season and during off-season maintenance.

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This positions is required to work onsite 5 days a week.

Ready to grow your perspective, impact and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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