Intern Field Solutions Agronomist

Job no: 3RPCQ

Bayer CropScience is offering two placements, one in its Field Solutions and one in its Market Development department. These opportunities will provide experience in the development of cutting edge agricultural inputs within Australia prior to and around registration and launch. The successful candidate will be assisting in delivering the development and launch of numerous new products within a large multi-national public company and industry leader. 

About the placement

Bayer CropScience is partnering with select universities to provide a part time paid internship for 2 current students. This is the job advertisement page for the Field Solutions position. If you also wish to apply for the Market Development Intern position reference: FTDA located at Wagga Wagga, then please apply through the separate job advertisement.

This will solely be open to 2nd and 3^rd year students studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science, studying subjects such as Agronomy, Plant Pests and Pathogens, Soil Science, Botany or similar provided by the university.

The opportunity will involve undertaking a part time placement for up to 6 weeks or 200 hours (if working in one block does not suit), to compliment your studies in the above subjects. You will be working directly in the Field Solutions team. Duties will include assisting in the conduct, processing and reporting of field trials within the guidelines determined by Bayer. Further details about the duties can be found in the position description.

Who are the Field Solutions team?

The Field Solutions team provides development services within Bayer to register new products within Australia and conducts and manages field trials within Australian agricultural industries.

Application criteria

• We are looking for a proactive and collaborative student, who does not mind getting their hands in the soil. Most days will be on farm in the field.
• Be a 2nd or 3rd year student studying a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Science or similar studying subjects such as Agronomy, Plant Pests and Pathogens, Soil Science, Botany provided by the partnership universities.
• Hold a current open drivers’ licence and be willing to drive to field locations if you have a suitable vehicle, or be able to meet one of our Agronomists at a centralised point for travel in a Bayer vehicle.
• Be willing to stay overnight in regional locations or to travel interstate (if required)

 In return you will gain:

• Valuable experience of working on the development of new products, real life agronomic trials and demo plots, developing your professional skills and working alongside experts
• Paid casual contract for the duration of the placement
• 1 to 1 session with a Bayer mentor
• An opportunity to connect with a leading expert within Bayer Australia for a 1 hour Q&A session in your choice of specialisms:  Seeds, Protected Cropping, Research and Development, Crop Protection, Sales, Regulatory Science, Customer Marketing or Digital Farming

How to apply

Our application process will be open for 2 weeks only. Monday 29^th May 2023 and will close Sunday 11^th June 2023.

Applications must be submitted by applying online by clicking the following link https://www.livehire.com/job/bayeranz/3RPCQ. Job reference is 3RPCQ.

This is a private link only available to students attending our partnership universities.

You must submit 3 documents.

1.    An up to date resume

2.    A cover letter as your pitch, why you are interested in this placement

3.    A copy of your course subject transcript to date

If you also wish to apply for the Market Development Intern position reference: FTDA located at Wagga Wagga also, then please apply through the separate job advertisement - https://www.livehire.com/job/bayeranz/FTDAD

Be You @ Bayer

We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility. At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, personality, thinking styles or background. We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. For more information about our I&D strategy and our commitments to inclusion and diversity, and how it supports our success, please go to Inclusion & Diversity at Bayer 

Be part of something bigger

For any questions about this intern placement, contact Emma Marsh in our Talent Acquisition Team via jobs.anz@bayer.com