Insight Global is looking for an On Farm Research Scientist for a top agriscience client in the Northern IA/Minnesota area. They will be leading execution of on-farm experimentation plan of work in target geography.
Relationship building with farmers, Corteva sales representatives (seed and CP), agronomists
Strong verbal and written communication skills to understand and communicate project goals
Identify growers and secure locations for trials
Preparation as needed, such as mapping, soil sampling, sensor installation, agronomic data collection, etc.
Discuss protocol and ensure proper execution by farmer
Resolve questions and challenges as they arise
In-season data collection, may require collaboration with other AFT colleagues and significant road time
Update and management of real-time data dashboards to ensure timely and quality data collection
Geospatial data capture, along with relevant meta data
Weekly, monthly, period-based geographic summaries to FSD FE Leadership, FSD Project Leadership, Commercial Leadership, and other stakeholders
Complete datasets delivered to project lead at agreed-upon date
Presentations and demonstrations as requested.
The compensation range for this role is between $25 - $40 an hour.
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Must Haves
Bachelors degree with 3+ yoe related experience or Masters in consider degrees in agronomy, soil science, biology, digital agronomy, precision agriculture, data science, ecology (prioritized in this order)
Experience working with farmers in 1-1 setting
Knowledge of farming, agronomic challenges, current seed and crop protection products, management practices
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to travel, with ~50-75% in-season possible (vehicle provided).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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