Field Production Specialist-Chehalis, WA & Salem, OR. (United States) bei Our Company

Field Agent Specialist
Salem, OR & Chehalis, WA, US

Band I

Essex Labs as a Field Agent and play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the production of proprietary and conventional mint varieties. You’ll build strong grower relationships, drive innovation in field management, and help shape the future of our breeding program. Be part of a team dedicated to growth, opportunity, and agricultural excellence.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee field production operations with contracted growers, from planting to harvest and distillation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers, field agents, and suppliers.
• Manage root-expansion processes and relationships with root producers.
• Support procurement and advise on contracting strategies and yield targets.
• Set up and manage field data systems, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and yield projections.
• Lead field research, technology adoption, and IP protection initiatives.

We offer

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.

You bring

• Experience in agricultural field management, ideally with mint or specialty crops.
• Strong data management and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of regional agricultural practices and competitive crop landscapes.
• Ability to travel regionally and work independently.
• Commitment to innovation, quality, and IP protection.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $62,000-$70,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help- just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement Of

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.