Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Field Agronomist to join its agriculture team, assisting with R&D and commercialization tasks for a new crop, based in SW Arizona or SE California, with relocation benefits available.
About the Role – New Crop R&D at Kimberly-Clark
Core Focus: R&D and commercialization tasks for a new crop in the Southwest US
Key Activities: Field trials, data collection and analysis, and commercial field scouting
Technology Use: Deploying emerging agricultural technologies and digital platforms
Sustainability Focus: Implementing regenerative agriculture practices
Salary Range: $77,100 – $91,100 (Grade 12, may vary by location)
Career Growth & Innovation Impact
Strategic Location: SW Arizona/SE California – a key region for Kimberly-Clark’s new crop development
Global Brand Backing: Join a company behind some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work toward obtaining an FAA Drone Pilot License and CA PCA certification
Career Growth: Contribute to a highly impactful, purpose-driven new crop development project
Position Overview
This Field Agronomist role assists with R&D and commercialization tasks for a new crop, collaborating with agronomists, scientists, and cross-functional partners. You will regularly scout commercial fields for crop health, weeds, and pests, perform field trials and data collection/analysis, communicate data and recommendations to the agriculture team, interface with commercial farming partners, deploy emerging agricultural technologies, and implement regenerative agriculture practices that improve crop sustainability.
Why This Role Matters: As Field Agronomist, you play a hands-on role in developing a new crop from the ground up for a company behind some of the world’s most trusted consumer brands, conduct real field trials and data analysis that directly shape agricultural best practices, work toward specialized certifications including an FAA Drone Pilot License and CA PCA credential, implement regenerative agriculture practices that improve sustainability at commercial scale, and join a purpose-driven team solving real-world agricultural challenges with genuine impact.
Key Responsibilities
Field Scouting & Crop Monitoring
- Regularly scout commercial fields in a given territory to monitor crop health, weeds, pests, or other issues
- Interface with commercial farming partners to troubleshoot problems and ensure proper procedures
Field Trials & Data Analysis
- Perform or assist with field trials and conduct technically sound data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Communicate data and recommendations to the agriculture team in a timely manner
Technology Deployment & Innovation
- Use digital technologies, platforms, and solutions to speed learning and develop best practices at commercial scale
- Help deploy emerging agricultural technologies across the crop program
Sustainability & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Implement regenerative agriculture practices that improve the sustainability of the crop
- Work in a cross-disciplined environment, collaborating with external partners and research organizations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- BS in Agronomy or related field of study
- Or Associate degree in agriculture with 2 years relevant experience
- Or 6 years of relevant experience
Location & Field Requirements
- Live within commuting distance or willing to relocate to SW Arizona or SE California
- Familiar with agricultural practices in the Southwest US
- Capable of performing in-field tasks more than 75% of the time, including physically demanding activities in high Arizona temperatures
Certifications & Technical Skills
- Knowledge of field trial methodology and data analysis
- Have or ability to obtain FAA Drone Pilot License and CA PCA certification
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently while functioning in a team environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with strong cross-functional collaboration
- Demonstrated capability to build individual talent and continue self-development
- Strong focus on workplace safety
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark is the company behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®, dedicated to creating Better Care for a Better World. The company fosters a performance culture focused on solving real-world problems with purpose and precision, promoting sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development, and offers in-country relocation support for this role.
Career Excellence: Help develop a new crop from R&D through commercial scale at a company shaping better care for billions of people worldwide.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Graduates: With a BS in Agronomy or related field seeking field-based R&D work
- Field Trial Specialists: Experienced in data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Crop Scouts: Comfortable working outdoors in high-temperature Arizona field conditions
- Ag-Tech Enthusiasts: Interested in drone technology and emerging agricultural tools
- Sustainability-Focused Agronomists: Passionate about regenerative agriculture practices
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