We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Associate Scientist to support the characterization, validation, and placement of late-stage hybrids. In this remote role, you will help ensure experimental hybrids meet environmental stress standards for deployment while supporting field evaluations and data collection to confirm regional adaptation.This is an opportunity to combine field-based expertise, scientific evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to help advance and deploy high-performing products for growers.Accountabilities:Product Characterization: Conduct field visits within the assigned region to evaluate hybrids, collect adaptation notes, and support hybrid characterization.Late-Stage Hybrid Advancement: Provide technical and scientific support for hybrid advancement and deployment discussions, helping teams make informed product placement decisions. Field Evaluation: Support field note evaluation and data collection to confirm regional adaptation and environmental stress performance.Deployment Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records for assigned experiments in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with scientific and business functions to support product characterization, advancement, and deployment.