Field Trial Specialist, Data-Driven Agriculture

Syngenta; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Trialing Specialist in Jacksonville, FL to support end-to-end trial activities for vegetable varieties. You will plant, manage, and harvest trials, collect data, and ensure accuracy across trial plots while coordinating with breeders and CROs in the U.S. East region.

The role requires hands-on experience with precision ag equipment, strong communication skills, and a drive to improve trial processes. Located in the Jacksonville area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong digital fluency with MS Office Suite and database management.
• Hands-on experience operating GPS-equipped tractors/planters, drones, farming software and other precision ag equipment.
• Fluent in English; Spanish recommended.
• CDL License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end trials to evaluate experimental seed varieties.
• Lead planting, field harvest, data collection and recording with accuracy.
• Report trial progress to Trialing Lead, Product Placement Scientists and breeders.
• Set up and maintain trials from planting to harvest and track entries.
• Coordinate sowing, labeling, harvest and data collection with the team and third-party labor.
• Operate GPS tractors/planters and other equipment; ensure data integrity.

Skills

Strong communication

Fluent English

GPS-equipped equipment experience

Drones and farming software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database management

Farming software

GPS equipment operation

Job description

Syngenta is seeking a Trialing Specialist in Jacksonville, FL to support end-to-end trial activities for vegetable varieties. You will plant, manage, and harvest trials, collect data, and ensure accuracy across trial plots while coordinating with breeders and CROs in the U.S. East region.

The role requires hands-on experience with precision ag equipment, strong communication skills, and a drive to improve trial processes. Located in the Jacksonville area is preferred.