Senior Field Agronomist

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Field Agronomist to join our agriculture team. This position requires a motivated self-starter to assist with a variety of commercial and R&D tasks for a new crop. This role will require the right candidate to collaborate regularly with agronomists, scientists, and other cross-functional partners in the organization; oversee commercial agricultural production and partners; develop and deploy emerging agricultural technologies and equipment; and improve or expand sustainable farming practices; perform in-field trial work, support data collection, & analysis; be part of a fun, motivated team working on a highly impactful project!

• Provide agronomic oversight to commercial partners across the Southwest US.
• Conduct, analyze, and report on field activities to increase yield, maximize sustainability, and improve agricultural protocols for production of a new crop.
• Use digital technologies, platforms, and solutions to speed learning and develop best practices for use at commercial scale.
• Implement regenerative agriculture practices that improve the sustainability of the crop.
• Work in a cross-disciplined environment with high degree of flexibility, including working with external partner collaborations, public / private research organizations, etc.
• Perform field trials and conduct technically sound data collection, analysis, and reporting to the agriculture team in a timely manner.
• Communicate data and recommendations to the agriculture team.

Understand and embody our mission & vision:

• Optimistic and innovative; solution-oriented; able to function in the speed and ambiguity of new crop development
• Collaborates well across functions
• Communicates and interacts with others with high levels of transparency and respect
• Strong focus on workplace safety

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our Professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelors or higher in Agronomy or related field of study
• 6+ years relevant experience
• Live within commuting distance or ability to relocate to Western Arizona
• Capable of performing in-field tasks >75% of time, including physically demanding field activities in an outdoor environment in high Arizona temperatures
• Experience operating, testing, developing, and adapting agricultural equipment is a plus
• Knowledge of field trial methodology and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently, while functioning in a team environment, to complete projects within required timeframe and budget
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to interact with cross-functional team members and external partners
• Have or ability to obtain FAA Drone Pilot License
• Demonstrated capability to build individual talent and continue self-development

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

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