Research Associate 3
Role Overview
This role will provide the highest quality field trial data through timely and accurate note collection and sound trial execution.
This includes supporting local trialing efforts to create superior products, as well as assisting the Trialing Manager’s targeted goals by continuously innovating and driving optimal field trial management.
Key Skills for This Role
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Company Description
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
This role will provide the highest quality field trial data through timely and accurate note collection and sound trial execution. This includes supporting local trialing efforts to create superior products, as well as assisting the Trialing Manager’s targeted goals by continuously innovating and driving optimal field trial management.
Accountabilities
Functioning as an integral member of a team responsible for a full range of seasonal routine tasks including but not limited to planning, actively communicating, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvesting yield trials.
Operation and in-field maintenance of agricultural machinery and/or agricultural research equipment.
Supporting efforts to maintain integrity of seed packaging, field layout, planting, data collection, and harvesting.
Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship-related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses.
Supervising operational teams that include third-party contract labor and Syngenta full-time staff on and off site to achieve data-driven results and resolves minor problems or complaints. Planting, phenotyping, pollinating, harvest
Planting, phenotyping, pollinating, harvest
Effectively communicating regularly with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in an agriculture-related discipline and/or relevant experience preferred.
- Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
- A basic understanding of plant genetics and breeding is desirable.
- Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that impact trial data precision and accuracy.
- Understanding and demonstrated use of modern agronomic practices.
- Proficiently communicate and work well as part of a team.
- Remote Pilot Licences or ability to acquire.
- CDL Class A with Airbrakes or ability to acquire.
- Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.
- Ability to use MS Office, Smartsheets and other standard office software.
- Ability to use and support proprietary IT systems for data collection/analysis, tracking agronomic practices, and metric and KPI tracking.
- Familiarity with seed technology industry and plant breeding methodologies.
- Knowledge of best practices in agronomic management.
- Knowledge of or experience with Almaco or precision planting equipment.
- Knowledge of or experience operating commercial or research combines.
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.
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