Field Associate II - Harrisburg, South Dakota Details | AG

Overview

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 achieve the unimaginable in agriculture and to empower farmers, helping our planet thrive. Through a diverse and inclusive team, we’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and dedication, always learning from unique perspectives and growing our capabilities.

Our Field Associate II is paramount in making this vision a reality.

Field Associate II - Harrisburg, South Dakota

Field Associate II – (Harrisburg, South Dakota)

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 include:

• 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.
• Partner with other Field Associates on site and cross-site functions to improve data quality, standard operating procedures, and quality/compliance actions.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Associate II – (Harrisburg, South Dakota) are:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer’s HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), Quality, Compliance and Stewardship requirements, and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards;
• Collaborate with project team members to deliver detailed experimental protocols that enable advancement decisions by scientists and product placement decisions for customers;
• Use equipment such as tractors, specialized planters, modified commercial harvesters, commercial drones, and other technologies to collect, analyze, and deliver data on various agronomic traits in a timely manner throughout the growing season. Leverage internal partnerships to work on innovation and proof-of-concept projects aimed at improving tools and processes;
• Self-motivate, problem solve, and make decisions with respect to time, prioritization, and project management;
• Build and leverage networks across diverse teams and functions, and establish partnerships in the local community with leaders, influencers, and growers;
• Supervise and direct third-party labor or seasonal staff to achieve trial and business objectives;
• Communicate across teams and leaders with agility and openness to change, and engage in continuous learning;
• Partner with manager on a targeted business and personal development goal plan aligned with Bayer’s Dynamic Shared Ownership values to grow in your career and impact the Crop Science business;
• Travel up to 15% of the time, particularly during peak seasons;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (including non-traditional day-time hours with potential for overnight travel);
• This position requires the ability to drive a company vehicle and may involve driving greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a company-supplied vehicle or frequent use of a pool vehicle as part of job duties;
• Position may require driving under region-specific jurisdictions (US DOT/FMCSA) and may require a specialized license to haul trailers, products, supplies or equipment safely.

• Bachelor’s degree OR degree completed by June 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;
  Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet company guidelines
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain…