Field Agronomy Research Associate – Corn & Soybeans

Syngenta AG; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Full benefit package (Medical, Dental,

401k with company match

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Salinas, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Research Associate – Agronomy to support field-based seed production and nursery operations for corn and soybean programs. The role requires hands-on agronomic execution, team coordination and proactive risk identification.

You will plan and evaluate agronomy activities, monitor crop health and soil conditions, train staff and maintain field data. A valid US work authorization and experience with IPM, field trials and equipment operation are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in agronomy or related field.
• 3+ years in agricultural research, crop production, field trials or technical agronomy.
• Experience executing field trials with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of crop establishment, soil fertility, irrigation, crop protection or weed management.
• Valid driver’s license to meet local requirements.
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, lift up to 50 pounds, and peak season availability.
• Experience with corn and/or soybean production.
• Experience managing multi-location/multi-season field trials.
• IPM experience and proactive pest-risk escalation.
• Experience operating or calibrating ag equipment (tractors, sprayers, irrigation).
• Master’s degree in a relevant agricultural discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and evaluate agronomy activities across field nurseries from land prep to harvest.
• Monitor crop establishment, health, irrigation, soil and pest conditions and identify constraints early.
• Coordinate, train and observe employees and contract labor; contribute hands-on field work and equipment operation.
• Maintain accurate field data, crop-status updates and technical reports in approved systems.
• Promote an HSE-first culture and safe, compliant field practices and chemical stewardship.

Skills

Field trials

Crop production

IPM

Multi-location trials

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture or related agricultural discipline

Master’s degree in a relevant agricultural discipline

Tools

Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain one

Drive/operate agricultural equipment (tractors, planters, sprayers, irrigation)

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Salinas, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Research Associate – Agronomy to support field-based seed production and nursery operations for corn and soybean programs. The role requires hands-on agronomic execution, team coordination and proactive risk identification.

You will plan and evaluate agronomy activities, monitor crop health and soil conditions, train staff and maintain field data. A valid US work authorization and experience with IPM, field trials and equipment operation are