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Brassica Biofuels System Agronomist

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$38 - $39/hr

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$78K - $117K/yr

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Breeding Operations Associate

Woodland, CA · On-site

$78K - $117K/yr

Breeding Operations Associate YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Breeding Operations Associate ... agronomic practices to grow quality vegetable crops. This role involves collaborating with ...

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$78K - $117K/yr

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Bayer Inc.

Breeding Operations Associate

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Breeding Operations Associate YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Breeding Operations Associate ... agronomic practices to grow quality vegetable crops. This role involves collaborating with ...

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How much do breeding agronomist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for breeding agronomist in the United States is $52,398.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Breeding Agronomists when developing new crop varieties?

Breeding Agronomists often encounter challenges such as managing long breeding cycles, dealing with unpredictable environmental conditions, and ensuring desired traits are consistently expressed in new crop varieties. Balancing yield improvement with resistance to diseases or pests requires careful planning and extensive field trials. Additionally, collaboration with geneticists, pathologists, and farmers is crucial to address real-world agricultural needs and to accelerate the development process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Breeding Agronomist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Breeding Agronomist, you need expertise in plant genetics, crop science, experimental design, and a relevant degree such as agronomy or plant breeding. Experience with statistical software, genetic analysis tools, and laboratory or field data management systems is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills help you innovate and work effectively with research teams and farmers. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing improved crop varieties and ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity.

What are Breeding Agronomists?

Breeding Agronomists are agricultural scientists who specialize in developing new and improved plant varieties by combining knowledge of genetics, plant biology, and agronomy. They work to enhance crop yield, resistance to pests and diseases, and environmental adaptability through selective breeding and modern biotechnology. Their work involves field trials, laboratory research, and collaboration with farmers to ensure new varieties meet agricultural needs. Breeding Agronomists play a crucial role in food security and sustainable agriculture by creating crops that can thrive under changing environmental conditions.

What is the difference between Breeding Agronomist vs Crop Scientist?

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Breeding Agronomists focus on developing new plant varieties through selective breeding, often working directly with seed companies or agricultural firms. Crop Scientists study plant biology, physiology, and pathology to improve crop production and health. While both roles require knowledge of plant genetics and agronomy, Breeding Agronomists primarily work on cultivar development, whereas Crop Scientists focus on understanding plant processes and improving crop management practices. Both roles are vital in agriculture but differ in their core objectives and daily tasks.

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Brassica Biofuels System Agronomist

Brassica Biofuels System Agronomist

BCForward

Cairo, GA • On-site

$38 - $39/hr

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Job Title: Brassica Biofuels System Agronomist

Location: Cairo, GA

Duration: Contract - 24 months

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm, but flexibility will be preferred

Job Description

have strong experience in multi-crop systems agronomy, field research, and data analysis and a proven ability to design, execute, and analyze systems-level agronomic trials and develop actionable recommendations for long-season environments in the southern US.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, execute, and analyze multi-crop, systems-level agronomic trials.
  • Develop agronomic recommendations for long-season environments in the southern US.
  • Lead and manage research collaborations with internal scientists and public partners.
  • Engage with farmers and agronomists to translate research outcomes into practice.
  • Plan and coordinate experiments across locations with attention to logistics and timelines.
  • Conduct field activities including data collection in varying environmental conditions.
  • Support safe and compliant field operations, including frequent driving between sites.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • PhD or MS in agronomy, plant physiology, plant breeding or ecology, with experience in either South US systems or brassica crops.
  • Knowledge of and applied, in-field experience with multi-crop systems.
  • Experience with field research processes and data analyses and utilization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships, as well as working with farmers.
  • Strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across locations.
  • Independent, highly motivated, and self-directed scientist.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in varying environments to conduct field activities (such as data collection).
  • Some travel required.

Company Description

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.
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BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward also operates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward to deliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over years of catering to our customers' specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs.

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

1998

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