Field Agronomist
Core
Conducting in-field trials, scouting commercial fields, and implementing regenerative agriculture practices for a new crop development project.
Role type
Field Agronomist (R&D and commercialization)
Builds
New crop varieties and sustainable farming practices for consumer tissue products
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Science / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
field trial methodology, data analysis, crop health monitoring, pest/weed identification, regenerative agriculture practices, drone piloting, physical field work endurance
Preferred skills
knowledge of Southwest US agricultural practices, FAA Drone Pilot License, CA PCA certification
Technologies
digital platforms for agricultural data and learning
Responsibilities
Scout commercial fields to monitor crop health, weeds, and pests; perform or assist with field trials and data collection; communicate data and recommendations to the agriculture team; interface with commercial farming partners to troubleshoot issues; implement regenerative agriculture practices; use digital technologies to develop best practices for commercial scale.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on field execution