Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist (St. Louis, MO) Lead agronomic data science research projects for development and deployment of crop placement models; design and prototype agronomic models; define research problems and develop strategic planning for agronomic data science projects; mentor and provide feedback to junior team members on model development and validation; construct data‑driven evaluation frameworks and communicate modeling results to technical and non‑technical stakeholders; lead the design and statistical analysis of field trial protocols. Responsibilities Develop data collection pipelines for agronomic and environmental datasets using SQL, PySpark, and Google BigQuery. Perform exploratory data analysis of agronomic data to evaluate data quality and data trends using Matplotlib and Seaborn. Build machine learning and deep learning models in Python for agronomic predictions, using Keras, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn and XGBoost. Create and deploy CI/CD pipelines with Artifactory. Perform code documentation, unit testing, and code modularization. Use GitLab to track code history and perform code review. Design and analyze agronomic trial data, including experimental protocols and hypothesis testing. Communicate modeling results to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Qualifications Master’s degree in Data Science, Customer Analytics, or a closely related quantitative field. At least 5 years of professional experience in the agronomic industry developing data collection pipelines and predictive models. Proficiency with SQL, PySpark, Google BigQuery, Python, and machine learning libraries (Keras, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn, XGBoost). Experience with CI/CD pipeline creation and deployment (Artifactory, GitLab). Strong statistical analysis and experimental design skills. Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Location & Travel Based in St.Louis, MO; telecommuting permissible up to 2 days per week from a home office within reasonable commuting distance. Up to 5% U.S. and international travel required. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $140,000.00 – $175,000.00. Potential bonus or commission structure. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, paid time off, and sick leave. Equal Opportunity Employer Bayer Research & Development Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer Research & Development Services LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s). Job Details Division: Crop Science Reference Code: 871820 Location: St.Louis, MO Employment Type: Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr