Field Trials & Precision Agriculture Specialist

Syngenta Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Group seeks a Research Associate 2 to support the Trait Evaluation regulated field trial network in executing regulated research yield trials on time, with high precision and accuracy in a safe and compliant manner, to generate the highest quality data to allow identification of superior performing products in corn and soybeans.

You will locate and contract testing locations, plant, maintain plots, spray, phenotype, and harvest trials, while ensuring paperwork and stewardship protocols

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agriculture or related field; or bachelor’s with relevant experience.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices and agronomy.
• Ability to ensure trial data precision and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Locate and contract high-quality testing locations and manage planting, phenotyping, and harvesting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for regulated field trials and ensure proper paperwork.
• Act as the key contact for assigned testing locations and supervise labor.
• Operate precision planters, drones, and other research equipment; maintain safety compliance.
• Communicate status of field activities and data quality to team leaders; propose improvements.
• Support additional business needs as required.

Skills

Precision agriculture equipment and

Valid driver's license

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Experience with regulated material

Education

Master’s degree in agriculture

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Associate’s degree with significant experience

Job description

Syngenta Group seeks a Research Associate 2 to support the Trait Evaluation regulated field trial network in executing regulated research yield trials on time, with high precision and accuracy in a safe and compliant manner, to generate the highest quality data to allow identification of superior performing products in corn and soybeans.

You will locate and contract testing locations, plant, maintain plots, spray, phenotype, and harvest trials, while ensuring paperwork and stewardship protocols