Field Biologist

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials 

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

Huber AgroSolutions is seeking a highly motivated and scientifically driven Field Biologist to support innovation projects, including new product development (NPD), line extensions, and other pre-commercial development initiatives across the Americas. This role will help advance Huber AgroSolutions products from early technical validation through pre-commercial field development by designing, coordinating, monitoring, and interpreting greenhouse and field trials. The position is strongly preferred to be based in Hanover, Pennsylvania with regular travel to trial locations, research collaborators, customer sites, and partner facilities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Innovation & NPD Support

• Lead field biology workstreams for NPD and other innovation projects focused on Huber AgroSolutions products.
• Design and implement trial programs to evaluate efficacy, crop safety, compatibility, application timing, use rates, and product positioning.
• Contribute to stage-gate project reviews by translating field results into clear technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with formulation, regulatory, product management, and commercial teams to address technical questions that may affect product advancement.

Field Trial Management

• Develop trial protocols, success criteria, rating methods, and data collection templates for greenhouse, small-plot, and pre-commercial field studies.
• Identify, select, and manage contract research organizations, universities, consultants, growers, and other external research partners.
• Visit trial sites to confirm protocol compliance, assess treatment performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate trial placement across relevant crops, geographies, climates, and production systems in North America and, as needed, Latin America.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze and interpret biological efficacy, crop response, yield, quality, and phytotoxicity data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Prepare concise technical reports, trial summaries, presentations, and recommendations for internal decision-making.
• Develop claims support summaries, technical dossiers, and data packages to support regulatory, marketing, and commercial needs.
• Maintain organized records of protocols, raw data, trial observations, photos, reports, and conclusions.

Technical Leadership & Market Insight

• Serve as a subject matter resource on crop production, pest and disease pressure, plant physiology, biological performance, and field development best practices.
• Monitor competitive products, emerging technologies, scientific literature, and market trends relevant to the innovation pipeline.
• Provide technical input for product concepts, positioning, launch readiness, stewardship, and market development plans.
• Present research findings to internal teams, external collaborators, customers, and industry audiences when appropriate.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Weed Science, Plant Physiology, Crop Science, Horticulture, Biological Sciences, or a related agricultural discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in agricultural research, field biology, product development, applied crop science, or related technical roles.
• Proven experience designing, executing, and interpreting field trials for crop inputs or agricultural technologies.
• Experience working with CROs, universities, consultants, growers, or external research partners.
• Strong knowledge of experimental design, trial quality management, biological efficacy assessment, and data interpretation.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with biologicals, biostimulants, plant growth regulators, adjuvants, crop nutrition products, crop protection products, or specialty fertilizers.
• Experience supporting product launches, technical claims, regulatory data packages, or commercial field development.
• Knowledge of specialty crops, row crops, turf, ornamentals, controlled environment agriculture, or other relevant production systems.
• Familiarity with U.S. EPA, state, or international registration data requirements is a plus.
• Spanish or Portuguese language capability is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40–60% to field trials, research sites, customer locations, and partner facilities across the Americas.
• Ability to walk agricultural fields and research plots under varying weather and field conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry research equipment, product samples, or related materials up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required; valid passport or ability to obtain one preferred.

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.  

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required