Field Trial Lead Technician

Syngenta; Monroeville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture that celebrates belonging and协

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician in Monroeville, IN to support yield trial activities for corn and soybean research. You will collect field data, execute trials, and coordinate with the Trialing Manager to meet project goals.

The role requires hands-on field work, equipment operation, and collaboration with a regional team. This is an annual 9-month position from March 1 to November 30, with opportunities to grow in agronomic practices and data quality.

Qualifications

• Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This comprises, but is not limited to, OPT, CPT, and H-1B visa holders.
• Associate’s degree in an agriculture-related discipline and/or relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• Knowledge of multiple crops tested in trialing (corn and soy).
• Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that impact trial data precision and accuracy.
• Understanding and demonstrated use of modern agronomic practices.
• Ability to communicate proficiently and work well as part of a team.
• Ability to acquire a medical DOT card.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License holder, or ability to acquire.
• Drone experience and/or ability to acquire a drone license.
• Solve complex and varied problems with a very limited degree of supervision.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with area cooperators.

Responsibilities

• Function as an integral member of a team responsible for the full range of seasonal activities related to conducting yield trials, such as planning, actively communicating, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvest.
• Evaluate and secure quality yield trial land in the desired testing area.
• Serve as an expert source of information on yield trialing processes/protocols.
• Complete work with a very limited degree of supervision and the ability to work autonomously.
• Supervise third-party contract labor to assist with planting, phenotyping, and harvest.
• Lead projects with impact both on and across stations/sites and provide formal and/or informal guidance, training, and support to other team members.
• Provide input to the development of new process protocols/standards.
• Effectively communicate regularly with the Trialing Manager regarding the status of projects and work activities.
• Operate tractors for planting research plots.
• Operate research combines for data collection.

Skills

Team collaboration

Proficient communication

Problem solving

Medical DOT card

Education

Associate’s degree in agriculture-related discipline

Tools

Precision agriculture equipment & software

Drone experience/license

Commercial pesticide applicator license

Job description

Syngenta is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician in Monroeville, IN to support yield trial activities for corn and soybean research. You will collect field data, execute trials, and coordinate with the Trialing Manager to meet project goals.

The role requires hands-on field work, equipment operation, and collaboration with a regional team. This is an annual 9-month position from March 1 to November 30, with opportunities to grow in agronomic practices and data quality.