Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Assistant Breeder I, are to:

• Assume responsibility for all US Winter Wheat parent line maintenance and purity increases;
• Implement and develop inventory processes for two US Winter Wheat breeding programs;
• Assist in data acquisition, curation, analysis and reporting for hybrid materials;
• Utilize computers, GPS modules/systems, and appropriate computer software to produce seed for purity increase and maintenance of parent lines;
• Manage proper seed handling and storage in accordance with stewardship guidelines;
• Oversee the training and supervision of 2-8 third party contractors;
• Assist research colleagues locally and globally as needed to accomplish team goals;
• Ensure compliance and participation in Safety, Stewardship and Regulatory policies, while setting high standards of professional conduct;
• Travel as needed domestically, approximately 10%.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Agronomy or related discipline;
• Proficient computer skills needed to analyze data, prepare breeding books, input data;
• Ability to learn new database and related computer systems;
• Excellent communication and human relation skills;
• Organizational and time management skills;
• Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office computer software packages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Plant Breeding, Biology or related discipline;
• Specialized knowledge of wheat agronomics and quality characteristics;
• Field experience working with small grains or other crops;
• Experience operating small plot research equipment;
• Experience in greenhouse operations.

* Domestic Relocation assistance may be offered for this role.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", we encourage you to apply now at https://www.career.bayer.us/en/job/Assistant-Breeder-I--SF12488.html.

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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.