Pivot Bio seeks a Field Agronomist

Position Title                                                                                                                                     

Field Agronomist

 

 

 

About us:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Remote within territory  

We are seeking a Field Agronomist to conduct late state evaluation trials as well as serve as a resource for our customers and commercial teams. A split role between research and customer interaction will be an essential part of our commercialization team, bridging our research and discovery team and the growers we seek to support. 

Location:

This location of this position is in Central Illinois.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of coordination and execution of late-stage field trials; location identification, grower/cooperator contracts, trial planting, in-season trial maintenance, harvesting and data collation 
• Interact regularly with early adopters for both product evaluation and product support 
• Support and facilitate commercial activities including product placement, marketing support, and sales staff training 
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and future customers for product validation in existing and future product lines 
• Develop demo plots to support sales and marketing 
• Develop and maintain relationships with research and discovery colleagues to help steward current products and introduce new products 
• Provide written agronomy research summaries that can be used to support product management, positioning, and field sales training 
• Regularly integrate emerging technology tools for evaluation of products as well as grower demonstrations 
• Travel up to 40% of the time 

EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field plus at least five years’ field research experience required or equivalent experience 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

•  Field research planning, trial design and statistical analysis 
• Strong background in agricultural field research and solid understanding of agricultural products including plant nutrition, biologicals, crop protection chemicals and adjuvants/surfactants
•  Strong practical knowledge of and experience with chemical applications, data capture/entry 
• Ability to incorporate technology tools and systems (remote sensing, aerial imagery etc. into R&D trail work.  Willingness to run proof of concept experiments with emerging technology tools (i.e., novel sensors). 
• Ability to engage/present in customer field days, meetings, as well as certain company events
•  Strong fertilizer and fertility knowledge from products, applications, practices and crop need
•  Fluent in understanding and ability to educate on nitrogen and nitrogen management 
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, i.e., heat, humidity, rain, cold, etc. for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to drive or ride in a vehicle for long periods of time.
  Seasonally the workday may be expanded to allow for tasks to be completed.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 40 lbs.
  
  **MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES**

•  Stock options 
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
•  Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability policies 
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
  401(k) plan, 3% Match 
• Commuter benefits 
• Annual Training & Development support
•  Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
•  Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team