Soy Crosser

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. Soy Crosser Performing all tasks related to soybean nursery operations including but not limited to: planting (by hand or mechanically), preparing packets for planting, assay sprays, harvesting, hand pollination, crossing confirmation, tissue sampling harvesting, threshing and packaging resulting seed (manually and/or using hand tools/equipment). YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, Soy Crosser, are to: * Hand pollinating soybeans and cotton to develop new parent lines and or integrate new traits within established efficiency metrics; * Use handheld computers to assess and collect pollination, seed production and crop development notes; * Plot maintenance activities including: thinning, weeding, tagging; * Complete soybean and cotton crossing training and adopt new technologies, methodologies and process improvements on soy and cotton crop pollinations; * Adhere to Bayer’s Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards and complete and/or participate in safety inspections/training and comply with all policies and standard operating procedures; * Adhere employee training; complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s); * Comply with all local and federal regulations including corporate company compliance training requirements in a timely manner; * Use and maintain in good conditions the personal protection equipment according to Safety Program; * Report issues that may affect quality of products to supervisors; WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: * Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems); * High School Diploma or GED; * Ability to understand and communicate effectively, both verbally and written; * Ability to learn applicable technology, to include (but not limited to) handheld devices and desktop computers; * Ability to function both individually and as a member of a team; * Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs; * Ability to work: days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require; * Strong attention to detail and accuracy; * Valid drivers’ license (in order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s risk screening for hiring drivers – Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening); Preferred Qualifications: * Prior agricultural experience; Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $22,260.80 - $33,391.20. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least 4/30/26. | ---|--- YOUR APPLICATION| | Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. | ---|--- Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.| | Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.| | | | Location:| United States : Puerto Rico : Juana Diaz | Division:| Crop Science | Reference Code:| 866751 | | --- Contact Us | Email:| hrop_usa@bayer.com

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