Planning Activities - Assist research manager with planning and organizing the following: sourcing research sites, developing contracts, site layout, entry lists, database setup, equipment prep, fertilizer and crop protection planning, operational plans, and data flow planning. Crop scouting/advising - Walk research plots to evaluate weed control, insect infestations and disease outbreaks, consulting with Agronomists or Technical Seed Managers on solutions, and planning operations to resolve issues with crop production.