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Technical Solutions Agronomist
The Technical Solutions Agronomist (TSA) utilizes their expertise in applied field research and agronomic sciences to provide technical leadership to a select geography. This position supports the Tavistock, Ontario area. This includes execution of the field-testing program which utilizes Research and Development protocols to support key business drivers for all facets of the Canadian Commercial Operations – including Seed, Trait, Biologicals, Crop Protection, and digital tools. Local field research identifies customer value of new technology and identifies solutions for current technical needs with commercial portfolio. The TSA is also responsible for knowledge transfer, demonstration and education of the product and system recommendations to the Customer Solutions Agronomists.
This is a hybrid 12-month term position based out of the Tavistock, Ontario site, Ontario, home based in the winter.
What you will do:
Execute Market Development field research programIdentifying / selection of suitable trial locations, cooperators, lease agreementsImplementation of the field program including all operations – seeding, spraying and harvestUtilize small, replicated plots or field scale testing as requiredManage data using internal database systems and prepare summaries as required to meet business needs and packages to support registrations as requiredIdentify business need for technical information – Seed, Trait, Biologicals, Crop Protection, Agronomic Systems - for the local geography that assists in driving commercial businessDevelop and validate field protocols including treatments, site assignments and data to be collected along with ensuring all materials (seed/chemistry) are supplied to field investigatorAct as Technical Lead for new commercial offerings in Seed, Trait, Biologicals and Crop Protection for local geographyProvide technical information on new seed, trait and Crop Protection products to Agronomy team, key academics, extension personnel and Seed Partners (Licensees)Address key technical issues (i.e. weed resistance management) and support communication to stakeholders (i.e. agronomy, academics) and identify opportunities for research collaborationsComplete safety and driving training as requiredLead safety initiatives at this Market Development site Report injuries and accidents as requiredCoordinate and participate in required safety meetingsRecruit, hire and manage summer assistantsOperate in full compliance with regulated/stewardship field trialsensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, harvest disposition reports and other necessary requirementspost-harvest monitoring of field-testing site
Who you are:
Minimum of a B.Sc. or equivalent experienceRelated experience in Agriculture researchUnderstanding of crop production in this assigned geography which may include cereals, corn and soybeanAbility to organize and execute assigned field research trial programsExperience supporting or leading the development of agronomic research protocolsExperience collecting data using software and hardware toolsExperience coordinating farm activities including; HSE (Health Safety Environment), compliance and directing contract staffExcellent relationship and team skillsPossess a Valid Driver’s License in good standing
What we offer:
This position provides the use of a company vehicleCompetitive compensation and rewards packageCollaborative, diverse and inclusive cultureCareer development and global opportunitiesWork-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: Nov 20, 2024
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Location:
Tavistock, Ontario
Division:
Crop Science
Reference Code:
833170