Field Agronomy Research Associate (Flexible Work Options)

Syngenta Group; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Research Associate – Agronomy in Salinas, Puerto Rico. This field-based role supports corn and soybean nursery operations, delivering reliable seed production through sound agronomic execution, team coordination and early risk identification.

Accountabilities include planning and evaluating activities, monitoring crop health and irrigation, training staff, maintaining data and promoting safe field practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field.
• 3+ years in agricultural research or field trials.
• Experience executing field trials with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of crop establishment, irrigation and weed management.
• Pesticide Applicator license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors.
• Experience with corn and/or soybean production.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and evaluate agronomy activities across field nurseries.
• Monitor crop establishment, health, irrigation, soil and pests.
• Coordinate and train employees and contract labor; participate in field work.
• Maintain field data, status updates, reports in approved systems.
• Promote an HSE-first culture and safe field practices.

Skills

Field trials experience

IPM experience

Crop science knowledge

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Pesticide license

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Research Associate – Agronomy in Salinas, Puerto Rico. This field-based role supports corn and soybean nursery operations, delivering reliable seed production through sound agronomic execution, team coordination and early risk identification.

Accountabilities include planning and evaluating activities, monitoring crop health and irrigation, training staff, maintaining data and promoting safe field practices.