Ag Metrics Group is hiring a Station Manager to lead scientific research programs in crop protection, sustainable agriculture, and product development, with a strong focus on leafy vegetables and small fruit crops. This role combines scientific leadership, operational ownership, and client engagement to deliver high-quality, biologically relevant research data.

This is a high-trust, high-impact position for a hands-on research leader who can run a station like a business while maintaining scientific rigor, data integrity, and strong client relationships.

About Ag Metrics Group
Ag Metrics Group is a U.S.-based agricultural contract research organization with over 45 years of experience supporting crop protection, biological, seed, and agronomic product development. With research stations across multiple U.S. regions, Ag Metrics is known for its scientific credibility, operational excellence, and trusted partnerships with leading ag companies.

What You’ll Do

Lead and oversee field, greenhouse, and laboratory trials evaluating foliar, soil, and seed-applied products.
Own project execution from protocol development through final reporting, ensuring timelines, quality, and scientific rigor are met.
Manage station operations, staffing, workload allocation, and resource utilization.
Establish and enforce scientific, operational, and data quality standards across research programs.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, sponsor requirements, safety standards, and intellectual property protections.
Oversee data collection, management, and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and usability.
Interpret research results to ensure biological relevance and alignment with sponsor objectives.
Maintain facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to support year-round research operations.
Serve as the senior technical and client-facing representative for the station, maintaining proactive communication on trial scope, progress, and results.
Coach, develop, and lead scientific and field staff while collaborating with district and executive leadership.

What You Bring

Degree in Crop Science, Biology, Crop Protection, or a related agricultural discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural research, including field trial execution.
Experience in pesticide efficacy research, disease management, and crop pest biology.
Strong leadership, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical findings to clients.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage competing priorities in a dynamic research environment.
Proficiency with ARM and Microsoft Office or comparable research and data management tools.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Cell phone & Travel reimbursement

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