Agronomist

About the role

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Field Agronomist to join our agriculture team. This position requires a motivated self-starter to assist with a variety of R&D and commercialization tasks for a new crop. You’ll collaborate regularly with agronomists, scientists, and other cross-functional partners; perform or assist with in-field trial work, data collection, and analysis; scout commercial fields for cropping system issues; help deploy emerging agricultural technologies; and improve or expand sustainable farming practices. Be part of a fun, motivated team working on a highly impactful project!

Position located in SW Arizona or SE California. Must live within commuting distance or be able to relocate to SW Arizona or SE California, with Kimberly-Clark relocation benefits available.

Responsibilities

• Regularly scout commercial fields in a given territory to monitor for crop health, weeds, pests, or other issues.
• Perform or assist with field trials and conduct technically sound data collection, analysis, and reporting to the agriculture team in a timely manner.
• Communicate data and recommendations to the agriculture team.
• Interface with numerous commercial farming partners to troubleshoot problems and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Work in a cross-disciplined environment with a high degree of flexibility, including collaborating with external partners, public/private research organizations, etc.
• Use digital technologies, platforms, and solutions to speed learning and develop best practices for use at commercial scale.
• Implement regenerative agriculture practices that improve the sustainability of the crop.
• Understand and embody our mission & vision: optimistic and innovative; solution-oriented; able to function in the speed and ambiguity of new crop development.
• Collaborate well across functions.
• Communicate and interact with others with high levels of transparency and respect.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety.

Requirements

• BS in Agronomy or related field of study, or associate degree in agriculture with 2 years relevant experience, or 6 years relevant experience.
• Familiar with agricultural practices in the Southwest US.
• Live within commuting distance or willing to relocate to SW Arizona or SE California.
• Knowledge of field trial methodology and data analysis.
• Capable of performing in-field tasks >75% of time, including physically demanding field activities in an outdoor environment in high Arizona temperatures.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently while functioning in a team environment to complete projects within required timeframe and budget.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to interact with cross-functional team members and external partners.
• Have or ability to obtain FAA Drone Pilot License and CA PCA certification.
• Demonstrated capability to build individual talent and continue self-development.

Pay

Salary Range: 77,100 – 91,100 USD

Benefits

Kimberly-Clark offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• Flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.
• Support for in-country relocation for the chosen candidate.