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 Associate

The Field Associate is responsible for contributing to an R&D Field Trial program in crops such as wheat, canola, corn, soybeans, or cotton, depending on the region. Primary responsibilities of the FA role: 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. Additionally, the role will partner with other Field Associates on site as well as other cross site functions on initiatives to improve data quality, standard operating procedures, or quality/compliance actions.

This is a 18-month term position which can be a Development Assignment or a Contract position, based out of the Saskatoon Research Farm.

What you will do:

• 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 our scientists and placement decisions for our customers
• Work on operation of research equipment, note taking, and data management with internal IT (Information Technology) systems.
• Leverage various digital and mechanical platforms to collect, analyze, and deliver data on various agronomic traits in a timely manner throughout the growing season; opportunities to work with cutting edge innovation and proof of concept projects
• Ability to self-motivate, problem solve, and make decisions with respect to time, prioritization, and project management.
• Build and leverage networks across diverse teams and functions, as well as establish and maintain partnerships in the local community, including but not limited to local 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 the ability to be agile, open to change, and engaged in continuous learning
• Partner with manager on a targeted business and personal development goal plan that aligns with Bayer’s values, leverage opportunities and empowers the innovative and digitally advanced environment to grow in your career and impact the Crop Science business
• Travel up to 15% of the time including overnight travel, particularly during peak seasons
• Work extended hours, and/or weekends during peak seasons.
• Drive a company vehicle while at work.
• Position may require hauling of trailers, products, supplies or equipment in a safe manner
• Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring Safety and Compliance requirements are met or exceeded within Squad.

Who you are:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Preferred degrees are Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Life Sciences, Engineering, or Computer Science)
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management tools.
• 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
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental research design principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain appropriate driver’s license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without air brake designation
• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators License, and RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) drone pilot’s license
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.; work in conditions that require sitting, standing, walking for extended periods
• Ability to work in high and low temperatures in a field or greenhouse setting
• Capable of working longer hours and weekends, primarily during the peak busy field season
• Experience in agricultural research, seed technology industry or plant breeding
• Mechanical and IT aptitude
• Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software
• History of implementing continuous improvements and innovation

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.

The base salary range for this role is between $60,000 and $114,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc.

This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This role is posted for a vacant position.

This posting will be available for application until April 13, 2026.

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.

YOUR APPLICATION

If your background and personal experience fit this profile, please send us your complete application at www.career.bayer.cn If you have any recommendations, please kindly send mail to cnreferral@bayer.com

L ocation:

Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

865893