Intern Market Development Agronomist

Job ref: FTDAD

• Paid placement with Bayer CropScience
• Commencing late June/July 2023, up to 6 weeks duration or 200 hours
• Open to 2nd and 3rd year students studying with our university partners
• Location option: Wagga Wagga, NSW

Bayer CropScience is offering a paid intern placement in its Market Development department (Wagga Wagga, NSW).

The opportunity 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 a current student. This is the job advertisement page for the Market Development position in Wagga Wagga.

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

The opportunity will involve undertaking a part time placement for up to 6 weeks or 200 hours (if a bulk placement does not suit) to compliment your studies in the above subjects.

Who are the Market Development team?

Market Development focus on assisting with activities associated with launching and stewarding new products as they come to market. Such activities will include conducting and managing a demonstration trial program, working with growers to conduct large scale product evaluation, conducting field days for extension purposes as well as collecting and processing data from trials.

Duties may include:

1. Assisting with the demonstration and communication of new crop protection products to professional advisors, farmers and key influencers so they can see how they fit as a viable business solution in the local and regional farming environment.
2. Assist with the conducting of field trial activities for the evaluation of products and their competitors. Such duties include liaising with growers and agronomists to identify suitable sites, spraying and assessing trials, collation and analysis of data and the preparation of reports.
3. To identify market trends and opportunities for development of new products and new product uses.
4. For full details of duties, please refer to the job description.

Application criteria

• We are looking for a proactive and collaborative student, who does not mind getting their hands in the soil. Most days are out in the fields.
• Be a 2nd or 3rd year student studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural science in subjects such as Agronomy, Plant Pests and Pathogens, Soil Science, Botany or similar subjects 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 meet one of our Agronomists at a centralised point at travel in a Bayer vehicle.
• Occasional overnight stays may be required, which will be organised and paid for by Bayer.

 In return you will gain

• Valuable experience of working on real life products and business projects, allowing you to develop 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 Monday 29^th May 2023 and will close Sunday 11^th June 2023.

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

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

You must submit 3 documents

1.     An up to date resume

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

3.     A copy of your course subject transcript to date

Alternatively, if you also wish to apply for the Field Solution Intern position located in Melbourne covering Regional Victoria, then please apply through the job advertisement https://www.livehire.com/job/bayeranz/3RPCQ. Job reference is 3RPCQ

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 out I&D strategy and our commitments to inclusion and diversity, and how it supports our success, please go to Inclusion & Diversity at Bayer 

Need help or have a question

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