Agronomic Research Scientist

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
• Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
• Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
• Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process
• At Syngenta, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for high-volume roles.
• When you submit an application, AI technology assesses your profile against the job requirements and generates a matching score. This score reflects how closely your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role's criteria as defined in the job description.
• WL: 4A
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About Syngenta

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.S. in Agronomy or a related field strongly preferred.
• Candidates without postgraduate training, but holding a B.S. in Agronomy with five or more years of experience conducting agronomy research trials and statistical data analysis, will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial or R&D agronomy role, with a strong technical background and understanding of sales/commercial aspects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver key messages clearly and concisely.
• Good personnel and facility management skills.
• In-depth understanding of statistical principles and data analysis.
• Knowledge of farming best practices, seed technologies, and crop protection.
• Ability to skillfully plan, organize, and monitor performance to meet deadlines.
• Ability to coach people to excel by giving clear, direct, and skillful feedback.
• Ability to help teams understand how objectives are aligned with company strategy and how they add value.