Research Specialist (Tlajomulco de Zúñiga)

Research Specialist

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute activities of planting, crop management, evaluation and harvesting of a defined region; Management and coordination teamwork.
• Lead and develop seasonal workers on daily operations.
• Uses cultural awareness and maximizes opportunities for teams and individuals by utilizing an integral lens to lead; Early adopter for all new field and data managing technologies, being a role model for innovations (UAV, software's, data collection, equipment's).
• Upload and manage testing information in FTS (internal software; run basic analysis and perform quality review and control (QA / QC)).
• Drive data quality through the selection of locations with imagery analysis (Velocity); select field for testing based on imagery analysis; carry out soil sampling (fertility and nematodes); choose trials with representative, easily accessible, farmers kind "partners"; get contracts signed in all areas of testing.
• Maintain a good relationship with growers and key stakeholders in the region of designed responsibilities; Report field activities and management through Monsanto's IT tools, as Field Guide. Comply with QMS procedures for operations activities, as well as JSA for each activity.
• Adoption and management of new technologies applied to the agricultural sector, ensuring the implementation and optimization of innovative tools.
• Highly experienced in the operation and management of planting with Cassette Planter, ensuring accurate distribution and data collection of seeds in the field.
• On-site data management and analysis through the use of drones (UAVs), with the objective of monitoring and improving crop yields.
• Maintaining effective and continuous communication with farmers, providing technical support and advice on the adoption of new agricultural practices.
• Active collaboration with other teams (AS, FS, PR and Pathology) in the research of agronomic practices to improve production methods and optimize crop yields.

WHO YOU ARE

• BS in Agronomy or related field. Broad knowledge of crop production and farming practices as well as farm equipment operation and repair.
• Be a self starter with Teamwork skills including excellent organizational and record keeping skills, and the ability to foster a positive team environment.
• Computer skills related for data generation and analysis. Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills in English.

At Bayer we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to create an environment in which everybody can feel authentic, respected and equally valued. Every day we strive to reflect our values through our people’s unique capabilities, self-experiences, and aspirations. We intentionally seek diversity, to enable our people to bring their fullest potential out and encourage others to likewise do so. Our company wins when we leverage our capabilities to lead the cultural transformation in our business, positively impacting society.

Application Period

28/04/2026 - 08/05/2026

Division

Crop Science

Location

Mexico : Jalisco : Tlajomulco de Zuniga

Functional Area

R&D; other jobs

Work Time

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular