Field Trials Research Associate II (Corn & Soy) – 9 Months

Syngenta Group; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta’s Operations & Trialing Team in Indiana seeks a Research Associate 2 to deliver high-quality field trial data through precise note collection and rigorous trial execution in corn and soybean trials.

The role encompasses supporting local trialing efforts and driving optimal field trial management under the Trialing Manager, with opportunities to lead projects and mentor teammates.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an agriculture-related discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• Knowledge of corn and soybean crops and trial data practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of seasonal yield trial activities: planning, planting, note taking, and harvest.
• Evaluate and secure quality yield trial land in target area.
• Serve as expert on yield trial processes and protocols.
• Work with minimal supervision and operate autonomously.
• Supervise third-party labor for planting, phenotyping, and harvest.
• Lead projects across stations and train/guide other team members.
• Contribute to development of new trial protocols and standards.
• Regularly update Trialing Manager on project status.
• Operate tractors for planting plots and equipment for data collection.

Skills

Precision agriculture equipment

Software systems

Crop knowledge (corn & soy)

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Associate's degree in agriculture-related discipline

Tools

Drone license

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

DOT medical card

Job description

Syngenta’s Operations & Trialing Team in Indiana seeks a Research Associate 2 to deliver high-quality field trial data through precise note collection and rigorous trial execution in corn and soybean trials.

The role encompasses supporting local trialing efforts and driving optimal field trial management under the Trialing Manager, with opportunities to lead projects and mentor teammates.