Testing Research Associate

About the role

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. Please note, this position will need to be located in proximity to Othello/Pasco, ID.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental protocols and performance trials in protected culture and open field environments.
• Operate research equipment, take notes, enter data management with internal IT systems, and comply with seed stewardship standards.
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve strategic testing plans in alignment with business objectives to deliver results within the crops.
• Execute protocols and trials to generate quality data enabling breeding partners to advance new products based on performance and market needs.
• Capture data in Windows and iOS operating systems (desktop computing, iPhones, iPads) and conduct data quality checks and assurance.
• Leverage metrics applications and quality control processes to realize accuracy, efficiency, and expanded improvements to protocols.
• Manage relationships with growers and third-party cooperators to ensure timely completion and integrity of data collected.
• Create and use tools from collected and analyzed data to develop the performance story and support the transfer of product and agronomic knowledge.
• Use overall understanding of market potential, competition, key trends, research