Research Scientist - Scheduler

Research Scientist - Scheduler

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Scientist - Scheduler ensures seed center success by serving as the key connection between site operations and partners. This role liaises with Operations, Planners, Field Testing, and Scientists to implement breeding long-range plans (LRP), ensuring timely material delivery and optimal resource use. Additionally, the Scheduler evaluates demand changes, coordinates with other seed centers for LRP distribution, establishes seasonal forecasts, and champions continuous improvement projects while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Research Scientist - Scheduler, are to:

• Work closely with Operations Guides and Operations Associates to translate high-level breeding and testing project plans into detailed weekly, daily, and shift-level operations plans and tracking systems;

• Liaise with Scientists, Nursery Design, Planners and Operational Leads to operationalize long-range plans, ensuring timely delivery of material and robust capacity management for optimal use of resources and timely seed production;

• Communicate with seed production sites, planners, and field-testing partners on seed center operational needs and hand-off timelines;

• Partner with breeders and functional leaders to forecast medium- to long-term production demand requirements and collaborate with site leadership to align and manage site capacities;

• Maintain and continuously improve processes for all site workflows, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with operational and compliance expectations;

• Champion safety, quality and trait compliance initiatives, developing and maintaining work instructions and safety documents (e.g., JSAs) to support safe and compliant operations;

• Conduct detailed record keeping and other technical objectives efficiently and effectively, ensuring data integrity and traceability across research and production activities;

• Work closely with other research staff to champion, coordinate and implement process improvements, including establishing seasonal demand forecasts and leading site continuous improvement projects.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;

• Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);

• Strong computer software literacy, including the ability to quickly learn and effectively use new digital tools and systems;

• Highly motivated and results oriented, with the ability to work with people individually or in a team to gain commitment and achieve shared goals;

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally and delegate work within a matrix environment, working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural research team;

• Strong ability to work accurately with high attention to detail, combined with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily tasks while adapting to new procedures, systems, and methodologies;

• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise, and actionable manner, tailoring messages to diverse stakeholders and audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in a plant, production/manufacturing, or R&D environment (laboratory, field, or controlled environment);

• Understanding of breeding methodologies and practices, with strong knowledge and experience in production systems, supply planning, project tracking and management, forecasting, capacity management, and costing methodologies.

This posting will be available for application until at least 11/4/26.

Relocation may be offered for this role.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $97,120.00 to $145,680.00. 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.

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.

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Location: United States : Indiana : Whitestown

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 894294

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