Farming Operator North America Field Support Associate II

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Join our team and deliver field data insights by executing field research trials through collaborative partnerships machine operation phenotyping training and data collection.

The primary responsibilities of this role Farming Operator North America Field Support Associate II are to:

• Utilize innovative technology and innovation to operate and maintain field research equipment while delivering high-quality data;
• Travel up to 75% of the time across North America to perform equipment operations in corn soybean canola wheat and cotton;
• Thrive in agile environments drives high-quality deliverables communicates effectively across teams and demonstrates initiative in solving problems with peers;
• Ensure safe and efficient operations in alignment with Sustainability Safety Health & Environment (SSHE) stewardship requirements and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics standards;
• Leverage digital and mechanical platforms to collect analyze and deliver data on agronomic traits throughout the growing season;
• Collaborate across diverse teams and functions while establishing and maintaining community partnerships;
• Execute field research equipment training and develop supporting documentation;
• Drive more than 15000 business miles annually in a shared company-supplied vehicle.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with equipment operations such as production agriculture field research industrial construction automation/IT or similar environments;
• Ability and willingness to travel independently across North America up to 75% of the time including overnight travel and obtain necessary travel documentation;
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures for extended periods including additional shifts and weekends;
• Ability to safely lift up to fifty pounds;
• Ability and willingness to work in an indoor production environment and in conditions that require sitting standing and walking for extended periods;
• Valid drivers license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the companys Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);
• Ability to obtain the appropriate drivers license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10000 lbs. GCWR) without air brake designation and meet region-specific licensing requirements (US DOT/FMCSA or Transport Canada) including any specialized licenses required to safely haul trailers product supplies or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree with minimum years relevant experience; OR
• Bachelors degree with minimum of 2 years relevant experience; OR
• Non-degreed 10 years relevant
• Bachelors degree in Agronomy Life Sciences Engineering Computer Science or a related field;
• Ten or more years of relevant experience including post-high school academic or industrial experience;
• Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software solutions as well as suggesting continuous improvement and innovation opportunities;
• Experience in agricultural research the seed technology industry or plant breeding including creating and leading trainings;
• Experience in production agriculture and associated machinery;
• Knowledge of region-specific crop production farming practices and industry trends with agility openness to change and engagement in continuous learning;
• Demonstrated track record of safety and quality;
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals;
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV) FAA Part 107 Certification.

This posting will be available for application until at least 10/1/26.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $61680.00 to $ compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.