On Farm Research Agronomist

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).

Day–to-Day:

Insight Global is looking for a Research Scientist for a top agriscience client in the Wisconsin/ Illinois boarder area. They will be leading execution of on-farm experimentation plan of work in target geography.

• Relationship building with farmers, company 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.

Compensation:

$30hr to $40hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.