Technical Application Scientist

About Pivot Bio:

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of microbiology genomics crop nutrition and agriculture Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. Our first commercial product harnesses the power ofnaturally-occurringmicrobes modern gene editing and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops. Weare dedicated to providingnew solutionsfor farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the worlds growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio onForbesorPBS News Hour.

The Technical Application Scientist provides applied technical input and support for developing application methods for Pivot Bio crop nutrition technologies across corn cotton sorghum wheat and soybean. This role helps test and document how products should be applied safely consistently and effectively in research training and commercial settings. A key part of the role is helping communicate application methods and technical findings from Product Innovation to commercial teams.

Essential Functions

• Support day-to-day operation of the Product Success Centerseed-treating facility andapplication laboratory including equipment used for application research training demonstrations tours and customer-facing events.
• Execute Pivot Bios application testing process including product stewardship application quality compatibility and seed safety testing.
• Coordination of treating seed for annual field trialing programs includingtheprocurementof seedtreatmentsand treating materialsalong withcollaboratingwithfield product development and commercialagronomy teams.
• Summarize application research results and help prepare technical recommendations training materials and commercialization support for internal teams field teams commercial teams and customers.
• Help troubleshoot application equipment compatibility and seed treatment questions by reviewing lab results field feedback agronomic conditions and product requirements.
• Support training and tour events at the Product Success Center for internal and external audiences with a focus on product developmentapplicationbest practices and crop production practices.
• Develop working relationships with teams across Pivot Bio and with external collaborators to support equipment design functionality and application work.

Competencies

Knowledge & Application

• Strongcommunicationskillsbothwrittenand oral.
• Strongresearch skills with the ability to help develop execute document and summarize applied research protocolsfor application development.
• Working agronomy experience including crop nutrient management and nitrogen recommendations across multiple crops.
• Experience applying seed-applied and crop protection technologies with the ability tooperateapplication equipment and train others on biological product application practices.

Complexity & Problem Solving

• Able to evaluate application questions andidentifypractical next steps using available protocols lab results field feedback and agronomic information.
• Usesattention to detail to support application quality compatibility stewardship and seed safety work.
• Follows established processes while helpingidentifyimprovements to protocols equipmentuse and application practices.

Collaboration & Interaction

• Works with Product Innovation commercial teams field teams internal technical stakeholders external collaborators and equipment vendors.
• Communicates application research results and technical recommendations clearly in both written and verbal formats.

Travel Required

• Travel up to 20% is required to support research and commercial field teams with training events and field service calls. Actual travel may vary by season and business need.

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum of a masters degree or equivalent experience preferably in agronomy or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of field agronomy experience.
• Experience supporting the development of biological products for application using standard crop protection practices.
• Seed treatment application experience is desired.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What We Offer:

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup
• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Life Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
• 401(k) plan 3% Match
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Training & Development support
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

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