Field Scientist

Syngenta Group; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a professional for the Product Biology Team in Regina, SK. The role involves generating field bioefficacy data, creating regulatory reports, and supervising summer students during trial seasons. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in crop protection research, a degree in crop science, and the ability to manage various field operations. This position offers a competitive salary, incentives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Incentive bonus potential

Flexible work options

Health and wellness programs

Up to 30 days vacation

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience managing a crop protection field research program.
• Experience in pesticide application and ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license.
• Knowledge of registering products with PMRA in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Generate field bioefficacy data to support product development.
• Create field summary reports and regulatory submissions.
• Recruit and supervise summer students for trial execution.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Immunoassays

Machine Learning

Biochemistry

Data Analysis Skills

Education

Degree in Crop Science

Tools

Tractor

Sprayer

Small plot combine

Job description

This position will be a member of our Product Biology Team and will generate field bioefficacy data within the Regina SK area to support the development and registration of Crop Protection products in strategic crops.

In this role you will create field summary analytical reports and presentations including internal summaries and Part 10 data packages for Regulatory submission to support business growth and integrate new tools & technology (including digital tools and precision application equipment) into field implementation plans to define superior crop solutions for the portfolio.

Accountabilities

• Plant maintain and harvest crop protection trials with relevance to the designated geography.
• Routine site/farm maintenance activities such as tillage soil sampling fertilizer applications planting plots applying/implementing chemical treatments
• Collecting observations and in-season data and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season.
• Gathering electronic and digital data from various precision technologies (e.g. GPS-guided equipment soil sensors and digital data capture technology)
• Meet data delivery timelines including uploading data to various data domains.
• Data mining for product registration and technical profile development

• Lead the field development activities of biological data for crop protection products demonstrating excellence to deliver all field requirements & activities.
• Recruit train and supervise summer students during trial season to ensure high-quality trial execution.
• Prepare written and verbal reports including trial abstracts scientific data summaries and Part 10 efficacy data submissions for product registration.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with the university government contract research organizations and extension specialists.
• Maintain and manage local facility infrastructure and administrative requirements for site operation.
• Follow company HSE standards and code of conduct.

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Competency to understand and recognize crop protection testing responses in the field development program
• Ability to successfully multitask efforts with assigned program and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while also being able to engage as a supporting team member throughout the year

Qualifications :

Knowledge experience & capabilities

• . in an area of crop science is considered desirable.
• Preferred 2-3 years experience managing a crop protection field research program.
• Demonstrated and proven knowledge of the cropping practices and strategies of the designated geography.
• Possess experience in pesticide application and the ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license.
• Knowledge of operating field equipment (i.e. tractor sprayer small plot combine etc.).
• Knowledge of registering products with PMRA in Canada and Knowledge of statistical field trial design is considered an asset.

Critical Communication and Collaboration Skills

• Professional communications with both internal and external stakeholders for the development of healthy working relationships.
• Solid scientific analytical skills for product technical profile development.
• Strong planning and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Willing to learn and develop
• Leads change and holds ambiguity
• Builds a culture of innovation

Additional Information :

What We Offer:

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential combined with challenging and meaningful work learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as the annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App.
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs include a Flexible Work Location approach and a vacation policy providing up to 30 days vacation for all employees.

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 gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Syngenta Contact Information:

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills: Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1