Agronomist
Core
Execute agronomic production plans for seed production, supporting growers from contracting through delivery to ensure high-quality, reliable, and timely seed supply.
Role type
Junior IC agronomist (seed production)
Builds
High-quality seed supply for the facility
Domain
Agriculture + Seed Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field scouting, crop monitoring, pest/disease identification, data collection, grower communication, precision-agriculture tools, GPS mapping, WPS/HSE awareness
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Agronomy/Crop Science, experience in corn/soybean production, AI literacy, production-data platform proficiency
Technologies
GPS mapping, production-data platforms, agronomic technology
Responsibilities
Support grower recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration; conduct field scouting and crop monitoring; assist detasseling, rouging, and pollination management; collect field data (stand counts, disease/pest observations, yield estimates); support harvest planning and logistics; assist parent-seed inventory allocation; execute agronomic production plans; coordinate agronomic inputs; support bin-sampling and maintain field records; use agronomic technology to track field activity; mentor Production Technicians.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
