Field Associate II · Crop Science

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:07:10 GMT
Engineering

Crop Science · Harrisburg · $58,498.40 - $87,747.60 · onsite

At Bayer, we're visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.

We're pioneering technology and digitalization, working with cutting-edge science, technology, and equipment to pave the way for us to achieve the unimaginable, like innovating in agriculture and empowering farmers, helping our planet to thrive.

Through a diverse and inclusive team, we're doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining 'impossible'.

Our Field Associate II is paramount in our ability to make this vision a reality.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

The Field Associate II is a field-facing role responsible for contributing to an R&D Field Trial program in crops such as corn, soybean, wheat, cotton, canola, and camelina, depending on the region.

Primary responsibilities of the Field Associate II role:

Coordinate with growers on leased land space;

Assist with acquiring and supervising local staffing during in-season activities;

Assist with conducting in-season research activities such as phenotyping, study management, and data analytics review as part of overseeing and executing research trials that feed the R&D pipeline;

Additionally, the role will partner with other Field Associates on site as well as other cross-site functions on initiatives to improve data quality, standard operating procedures, or quality/compliance actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or knowledge of BS/BA degree completed by September 2026;

Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management;

Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;

Ability to learn and operate research agriculture equipment, including precision agriculture technology;

Knowledge or ability to learn region-specific crop production and farming practices;

Strong verbal and written communication skills;

Valid driver's license;

DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical;

Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator's License;

Ability to obtain Drone Pilot's License (FAA part 107 Certification);

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in agronomy, life sciences, engineering, computer science, or related field or Master's Degree;

Experience in agricultural research, seed technology industry or plant breeding;

Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles;

Mechanical and IT aptitude;

Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software;

History of implementing continuous improvements and innovation;