Trialling Technician ARS

Syngenta; Bethlehem; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company is seeking an experienced professional to carry out development trials for seeds. The role involves precise data collection, managing off-site nurseries, and liaising with local agricultural groups. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in field experimentation and a basic understanding of agronomic aspects. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This position is based in Bethlehem, Wales.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in field experimentation.
• Basic knowledge of Technical aspects of crops and agronomy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct development trials for seeds with reliable on-site trials.
• Monitor trials and ensure data collection with compliance.
• Provide technical support for greenhouse activities and trialing.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Communication skills

Networking

Technical knowledge of crops and agronomy

Problem-solving

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out set of development trials for seeds, through series of reliable and quality on- and off-site trials for the ARS Market segments.
• Precise data collection (yield, moisture and agronomic data) using available operational tools.
• Manage off-site nurseries following compliance and SOPs as per guidelines.
• Liaise with local agricultural groups, agronomists, crop consultants, other industry bodies and Govt. organisations to manage changes in agronomy practices, technology and support in evaluation and development of Syngenta technologies.
• Follow compliance and safety and QM culture in trialing as per Syngenta policy.
• Provide technical support to all ARS function for greenhouse activities, nurseries and trialing activities.
• Dedication to understanding and reaching operational and financial KPI targets.
• To conduct an agreed number of field trials through all stages from initial planning to completion of final reports with minimal or no supervision.
• Deliver quality field trials through proper site selection, grower liaison, plot arrangement, layout, and application of treatments as per protocol and other inputs to ensure proper trial execution.
• Monitor trials and update the trials status as evolving work placement and tracking of trials in country/territory.
• MINT material registrations and material management.
• Capture trials data in field supporting data delivery to SPIRIT for assigned crop/indication trials as per defined deadline.
• Maintain effective linkages with Product Selection Lead, Breeding, growers/off-site owner/Trialing Crop Team Manager.
• Ensure proper training program for technicians and growers (if required) for increasing operational efficiency.
• Organize field visits with timely intimation and involvement of stakeholders.
• Implement QM initiative to enhance trial quality through proactive non-conformity and issue management.
• Strict follow-up of HSES policies and compliance as per Syngenta guidelines.

Qualifications

• Critical success factors & key challenges: Alignment of resource and capability with trials plan.
• Develop strong networking of innovative, dynamic, resourceful and opinion maker grower for managing the trials.
• Willingness to travel and overnight stay.
• Ability to work independently whilst sharing learning and information with team.
• Ensure compliance in proper data collection and compilation with timely despatch to stakeholders.
• To strictly follow the Syngenta HSES guidelines in field.
• Ownership of breeding and harvesting equipment, maintenance and improvements.
• Managing overtime and temporary labour optimally.
• Basic understanding of technical aspects of crops, pesticides, pests and agronomy.
• Basic knowledge reading and interpreting layouts of experiments.
• Good written and communication skills.

Experience

• 5-10 years working experience of all aspects of field experimentation.
• Knowledge of technical/agronomic aspects of crops/indication is desirable.

Technical, Leadership and Personal Capabilities

• Deep understanding of local language and culture.
• Basic knowledge of crops agronomy and technical aspects.
• Basic idea in use of office software and Standard Information Technology tools.
• Patience, proactive and good foresight; fluency in English and local language.
• Ownership of breeding and harvesting equipment, maintenance and improvements.

Leadership and Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of local language and culture. Customer focus - Plays important role
• Innovative - Essential
• Decisive - Essential
• Communicative - Very much essential
• Trusted - Essential
• Team oriented - Essential
• Result oriented - Very much essential
• Time management - Self-starter and disciplined

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.