Field Trials Technician – Precision Ag & Data

Syngenta Seeds; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds seeks a Trialing Specialist Technician to support annual corn and soybean yield trials in Monroeville, IN. The role emphasizes precise data collection, trial planning, and autonomous work across stations, with supervision of contract labor.

The position runs March 1 to November 30 each year (9 months). Candidates must reside in the United States and be eligible to work without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 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

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Agronomy practices

Data collection

Education

Associate’s degree in agriculture or related field

Tools

Drone license

Pesticide Applicator License

DOT medical card

Job description

Syngenta Seeds seeks a Trialing Specialist Technician to support annual corn and soybean yield trials in Monroeville, IN. The role emphasizes precise data collection, trial planning, and autonomous work across stations, with supervision of contract labor.

The position runs March 1 to November 30 each year (9 months). Candidates must reside in the United States and be eligible to work without sponsorship.