CareerPlan

Research Precision Ag Specialist

Ames, IAFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conduct field-scale research trials, collect plant/soil samples, and manage agronomic data to support precision agronomy and advanced agrilytics.

Role type

Research Field Specialist (Agronomy)

Builds

Field research trials and agronomic datasets

Domain

Agriculture / Precision Agronomy

Required skills

Field trial implementation, data collection, GIS tools, plant/soil sampling, data management, research protocols

Preferred skills

On-farm experience, Master's degree in agronomy/research

Technologies

GIS tools, data management systems

Responsibilities

Identify trial site locations, implement field-scale research trials, collect and manage historical and current agronomic data, record observations using GIS, collect plant and soil samples, support plant processing and data entry, manage regional research and processing facilities, collaborate on analysis projects

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC