Field Trials Specialist – Precision Agriculture Data

Syngenta Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in the United States is seeking a field trial data specialist to ensure timely, accurate note collection and strong trial execution. You will support local trialing efforts and help the Trialing Manager achieve targets through precise data practices and continuous improvement.

The role requires experience with precision agriculture equipment, agronomic practices, and the ability to lead field teams, including third-party labor, on and off site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture‑related discipline preferred.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• Understanding of plant genetics and breeding desirable.
• Practices impacting trial data precision and accuracy must be understood.
• Knowledge of modern agronomic practices and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support full range of seasonal tasks: planning, planting, note taking, harvesting yield trials.
• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery and research equipment.
• Ensure data integrity in seed packaging, field layout, planting, data collection, and harvest.
• Adhere to safety and stewardship policies and complete required training.
• Supervise contract labor and Syngenta staff to achieve data‑driven results; coordinate planting and phenotyping activities.
• Communicate project status regularly with peers and supervisors.

Skills

Precision agriculture

Team communication

Data collection

Equipment operation

Software proficiency

Agronomy knowledge

Globe plant genetics understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheets

Proprietary IT systems

Almaco equipment

Precision planting equipment

Combine operation

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in the United States is seeking a field trial data specialist to ensure timely, accurate note collection and strong trial execution. You will support local trialing efforts and help the Trialing Manager achieve targets through precise data practices and continuous improvement.

The role requires experience with precision agriculture equipment, agronomic practices, and the ability to lead field teams, including third-party labor, on and off site.