Research Associate 3

About the Role

The Research Associate 3 role at Syngenta Seeds Field Crops 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 Responsibilities

• Functioning as an integral member of a team responsible for a full range of seasonal routine tasks including 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.
• Effectively communicating regularly with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• 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.
• Almaco or precision planting equipment.
• Commercial or research combines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an agriculture-related discipline and/or relevant experience preferred.
• 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.
• Familiarity with seed technology industry and plant breeding methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in agronomic management.