Breeding Operations Associate Senior

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Tasks And Responsibilities

• Ownership of Operations: Take charge of planning, coordinating, and executing experimental protocols to ensure timely seed generation & phenotyping, preventing delays in the pipeline and planting cycles. Demonstrate a commitment to achieving results through effective management of resources and processes.
• Collaborative Strategy Development: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end pipeline workflow to actively collaborate with stakeholders, including peers, testing associates, breeders, planners, and scientists—to co-design effective solutions that enhance the seed generation and phenotyping strategies with focus on speeding R&D pipeline and enabling timely product launch. Foster an environment of teamwork and shared accountability while encouraging knowledge sharing across multiple locations to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Data-Driven Decision Making and Performance Management: Leverage data insights to optimize and model decision-making processes while planning and executing protocols including pollination, harvest, data collection, seed processing. Identify and track key performance indicators to monitor operational success, ensuring seeds are delivered on time, in the correct quantity, and with the desired quality. Focus on outcomes by setting clear targets and driving team efforts toward achieving them.
• Effective Planning, Tracking, and Data Management: Utilize advanced planning and data capture tools to track tasks during critical crop seasons including pollination, harvest, post-harvest management, data collection, marker sampling, trial preparation, seed packaging, inventory management. Capture and manage data using Windows and iOS operating systems (desktop, iPhones, iPads), conduct quality checks and assurance to facilitate the timely advancement of vegetable products. Embrace technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy while prioritizing data integrity and responsiveness.
• Technology adoption: Drive technology deployment and implementation at the site, focusing on digital solutions, automation, and other innovative technologies. Ensure seamless integration and user adoption by providing training, support, and ongoing evaluation to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Daily Operations Management: Manage day-to-day operations in fields, greenhouses, and farming activities on-site, ensuring smooth execution of tasks. Schedule activities according to crop cycles, supervise labor, and maintain accurate records and supplies, demonstrating accountability in managing resources and timelines effectively.
• Best Practices and Compliance Assurance: Ensure the application and adoption of best practices in seed handling, crop management, irrigation, plant nutrition, plant health, and harvesting. Uphold compliance requirements, Bayer safety guidelines, maintaining high standards of safety and quality in all operations.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Plant Biology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in seed production/generation, crop management, or related agricultural operations, with a strong understanding of experimental protocols.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities to effectively plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in leveraging data analytics tools and methodologies for performance management and decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster teamwork and engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and processes while demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Full-time employment contract.
• Wide range of development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Good working conditions and comfortable working environment.
  
  

At Bayer we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create an environment in which everybody can feel authentic, respected, and equally valued. Every day we strive to reflect on our values through our people’s unique capabilities, self-experiences, and aspirations. We intentionally seek diversity, to enable our people to bring their fullest potential out and encourage others to likewise do so. Our company wins when we leverage our capabilities to lead the cultural transformation in our business, positively impacting society.

Candidates who meet the requirements based on the job profile will be considered for employment regardless of physical disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and will not be at a disadvantage if unemployed.

Application Period: 02/05/2026 - 02/15/2026 Reference Code: 861350

Division: Crop Science Location: Guatemala : Baja Verapaz : Salamá

Functional Area: Production&Manufacturing Position Grade: E10

Employment Type: Regular Work Time: Full time

Address

Salama, Guatemala