Bayer Seeks North America (NA) Breeding Co-Op
Position Summary 
North America Breeding Co-Op/Intern
Position Summary
Bayer Crop Science is seeking a North America Breeding Co-Op/Intern whose primary responsibilities will be to work alongside team members of the North America Field Testing and Operations (NAFTO) team, plant breeders and data scientists to carry out experimentation intended to drive process improvement in regards to timing of planting.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, North America (NA) Breeding Co-Op, are to:
- Work alongside team members of the North America Field Testing and Operations (NAFTO) team, plant breeders and data scientists to carry out experimentation intended to drive process improvement in regards to timing of planting
- Conduct digital and manual data collection to drive project objectives
- Collaborate with plant breeders and data scientists to analyze data and craft proposals for implementation or further experimentation
- Engage in day-to-day activities of a local field testing team, including seasonal small plot research activities and community engagement and team building activities
- Attend personal development opportunities on or off-site including visits to St. Louis and other sites in and outside of NAFTO near your location
WHO YOU ARE
Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Agriculture, Business Operations, Statistics, Data Science, Computational Biology or related discipline;
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 /4.0;
- Experience and passion for using data to generate insight and solve problems;
- Creative, proactive, bold and out-of-box thinking;
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills;
- Demonstrated ability to innovate, collaborate and work effectively in fast-paced team-oriented environment;
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, precise and actionable manner with both technical and non-technical audiences;
- Ability to relocate for the duration of the co-op to the Arlington, WI area if necessary.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
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