Production Research Scientist

Lifelancer is hiring a Production Research Scientist in Mumbai, India. This full-time, mid-senior level role involves leading local production research, validating new technologies, and solving seed production issues. Responsibilities include project management, statistical analysis, and collaboration with various teams to enhance seed quality and yield. Candidates should possess an MSc in Agricultural Science or related fields, with relevant experience and strong communication skills.
Job Title: Production Research Scientist

Job Location: Maharashtra, India

Job Location Type: On-site

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Production Research Scientist

Job Purpose

Independently leads local Production Research efforts aligned with Crop Team objectives and priorities as defined and prioritized through the prioritization process. Maintains connections with peers, Crop Specialists as well as with field production, seed processing and Quality. Validates new technologies under local conditions to improve seed quality, yield and reduce cost. Solves seed production problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues. Combines result-oriented leadership with initiative and foresight leading to proactive data driven support and decisions. Uses statistical analysis to solve problems.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities
• Member of the Veg SPI Crop Squad.
• Contributes to innovation with own ideas and can channel requests from Crop Teams to Vegetable Innovation/SPI Veg.
• Defines the research question and/or problem, conducts a literature review, formulates a hypothesis, and sets priorities, all in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for phase 1-3 project management, statistical data analysis, reporting and communication. Leads and conducts field research, while being hands on in the lab/operations and field as needed.
• Organize parental characterization trials, and phase 4 data collection timely and according to agreed procedures and protocols in collaboration with Production Pipeline specialist
• Provides proactively data driven support and decisions by taking initiative and applying fast learning.
• Leverages insights from relevant colleagues by maintaining connections with peers, specialists as well as with representatives in Field production, Crop teams, SPI, Quality.
• Identifies root causes of problems with Field Production and potential solutions by employing multiple problem-solving strategies that are in line with the crop teams
• Works with the Bayer networks to enhance performance through sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Makes use of company IT systems to document results and ensuring future FTO.
• Participates in departmental ISO quality audits and procedure documentation.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:
• Vegetable SPI Unit
• Vegetable Innovation Squad
• Field production Unit
• Crop Team
• Procurement
• HSE

WHO YOU ARE:
• MSc in Agricultural Science, Agronomy or Biology field required. PhD 1 year, MSc 3 years, BSc 5-8 years
• Excellent communication – oral, written, under diverse circumstances and audiences.
• Results driven and capacity to influence within a matrixed organization and across functions.
• Very strong ability to navigate in a multicultural environment.
• A track record of successful project delivery.

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy

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YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: India : Maharashtra : Deulgaonraja

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 836987

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