Job Description

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 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\'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you\'re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there\'s only one choice.

Field Research Associate

We have 2 openings for a Field Research Associate! This opportunity primarily supports the field nursery and seed processing activities of the Site Lead while partnering with the on-site Agronomic Research Specialists.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position based out of Carman, Manitoba.

What you will do:

• Provide multi-disciplinary and seasonal support to soybean seed production and purity operations including harvest activities, seed cleaning, treating, packaging, shipping and data capture as well as canola yield trial processing and packaging operations
• Assist in all phases of the canola, corn and soybean field nursery seed production program including equipment preparation, planting, spraying, field maintenance, agronomic note collection, harvest and seed processing
• Supervision of temporary contract employees performing seed processing or field harvesting operations
• Actively participate in the site safety and quality management programs
• Maintain equipment and facilities for safe and effective operation

Who you are:

• Diploma or BSc in Agriculture or related field
• Familiarity with field research methodologies
• Knowledge of crop production, farming practices, and farm equipment operation and repair
• Previous plot research and/or seed processing experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Flexibility to work OT if needed during processing, planting, spraying and harvest seasons
• Valid driver\'s license

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Manitoba Class 3 driver\'s license or ability to obtain one
• Provincial pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain one
• Knowledge of precision farming equipment and applications

This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-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.

Learn more about our values and purpose at:

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.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location:

Canada : Manitoba : Carman

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

722503

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