Agronomy Operations Lead

JOB TITLE: Agronomy Operations Lead

DEPARTMENT: Commercial Ag Science

REPORTS: VP Commercial Ag Science

STATUS: EXEMPT/SALARY

LOCATION: Remote USA

SALARY RANGE: $75,000 – $85,000 Annually depending on experience and interview outcome

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and
development.

Job Summary:       

The Field Trials Operations Lead role will be responsible for the successful implementation, oversight, and execution of field trials within the Commercial Ag Science (CAS) Team. Working closely with Agronomy Solutions Managers to support the CAS field trialing strategy, the role will work with third party researcher service providers to ensure the administrative actions are managed for successful trial outcome. A cross-functional, collaborative mindsight along with digital project and data management proficiency will be crucial for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Protocol Implementation and Trial Set-Up

With directions from Agronomy Solutions Managers, ensure developed protocols are executed according to strategic trial planning including geography, product, and crop targets.

Work within budget planning to ensure trial costs stay within allocated budget ranges.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery to trial sites.

Manage trial workflow in shared digital platform and provide regular status updates to Commercial Ag Science Team.

In-Season Trial Execution Oversight

Ensure all invoices are processed in a timely manner.

Manage trial status within digital platform and provide updates and transparency to Commercial Ag Science Team.

Conduct regular communication with Third Party Researcher services providers to ensure proper data collection and in-season data return and feedback.

Make in-person trial site visits to compliment Agronomy Solution Managers travel where necessary.

End of Season Trial Execution

As trials conclude, regularly communicate with Third Party Researchers to ensure timely finalized data return.

As data is made available, conduct QA/QC and consolidation. Be in constant contact with Agronomy Solutions Managers to evaluate initial data and deliver to them in timely manner.

Manage common data warehousing and hand-off workflows.

Ensure all final invoices are processed.

Qualifications:

Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field (MS preferred).

5+ years of experience in agronomic trialing, research, and data collection and management.

Proven ability to engage with third party research organizations to successfully manage end-to-end trial implementation.

Understanding of North American cropping systems, agronomic trialing best practices, quality control for data collection, and digital data management practices.

Exceptional communication, collaboration, project management, and digital tool skill sets.

Willingness to travel up to 25% to trial locations across North America.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This is a remote position that requires strong self-direction and the ability to prioritize work independently. The role includes up to 25% travel, with higher travel expected during the first two years as the business ramps up. Some work will take place outdoors at trial sites. The employee is responsible for following and promoting safe work practices in all environments.

Tidal Vision Products Inc., DBA as Tidal Grow AgriScience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but they should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.