Research Specialist III

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Research Specialist III

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bayer Crop Science is currently seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist with the ability to work as a member of the Field-Testing Team within Plant Biotechnology. A successful applicant will contribute to the planning coordination and execution of physiology experiments sponsored by both early and advanced phase projects. This is a field-oriented position with responsibilities that include execution of high-quality field trials accurate data collection sample collection training and supervision of temporary employees and adherence to safety and compliance standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful development of next generation traits that will significantly improve agricultural productivity.

The primary responsibilities of this roleResearch Specialist III (Monmouth IL) are to:

• Manage a broad range of operations including seeding staging plant development data collection and harvest operations.

• Supervision and training of temporary employees

• Coordination and communication with Project Teams and other research sites to ensure efficient and high quality execution of crop physiology experiments

• Contribute as a key member of project teams to rationalize and plan experiments.

• Work closely with Data Team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data

• Contribute to quality control of data

• Utilization of specialized research equipment related to Crop Physiology experimentation.

• Ensure that activities comply with Safety and Compliance standards.

• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5000 business miles annually in a personal pooled or rented vehicleORbeing expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties regardless of mileage.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or knowledge of bachelors degree completed by December 2026 in Crop Physiology Agronomy Plant Science Biology or related fields;

• Field based research experience;
• Valid Drivers License;

• Ability to carry out field based research during the peak periods such as planting flowering and harvest seasons;

• Familiarity with of row-crop production and farm equipment operation;

• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to work effectively in a team-based environment;

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and oral;

• High level of agility in balancing and prioritize activities and resources;

• Strong computer skills related to data acquisition organization and data analysis;

• Proficiency in MS Excel database systems MS Word;
• Limited overnight travel evening and weekend availability during peak periods;
• UAV pilot license or willingness to obtain;
• Illinois pesticide license or willingness to obtain.

Physical Demands of required tasks:

• Ability to safely lift 50lbs;
• Work in conditions that require sitting standing walking for extended periods;
• Ability to work in high and low temperatures in a field setting;
• Capable of working long hours primarily during the peak busy field season.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Crop Physiology Agronomy Plant Science Biology or related fields with 4 years experience or MS degree in Crop Physiology Agronomy Plant Science Biology or related fields with 1 years experience;
• Research experience with crop physiology or breeding experimentation;

• Experience with remote sensing/imaging and automated phenotyping;

• Expertise with technical instrumentation and/or engineering;

• Good working knowledge of statistics and experimental design.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $68240.00 and $102360.00. Additional 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. This posting will be available for application until at least date 10/5/26.

Domestic relocation may be provided.

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