Seed Production Agronomist
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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.
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- 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.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Advanced degree preferred in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, or related field.
- Less than 3 years of experience in seed production, agronomy, or field crop management.
- Basic corn, soybean, and field-crop production and crop-physiology knowledge.
- Ability to identify common pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Accurate data collection and documentation.
- Grower communication.
- WPS/HSE awareness.
- Precision-agriculture, GPS mapping, and production-data platform proficiency.
- Adaptability to changing field conditions.
- Maintains accurate, timely field documentation while responding effectively to dynamic growing conditions.
- Builds constructive grower relationships and executes direction with disciplined attention to quality, safety, and specifications.
- Develops agronomic judgment and reliable field practices through active coaching and continuous learning.
- Ability to walk seed production fields in varied terrain and all weather conditions, including dusty and hot environments.
- Availability to work up to 7 days per week during planting, detasseling, inspection, and harvest.
- Extensive vehicle travel during peak seasons.
- Field-based work predominates during the growing season.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
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