Field Trials Technician: Yield Research

Syngenta Group; Highland (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician to support the Highland, Illinois site. You will help execute yield trials with precision, planting, phenotyping, and harvest activities to generate high-quality data.

The role can be remote, with optimal sites in the Highland–Effingham area. Candidate should have an associate degree in agriculture and be prepared for seasonal peaks from February through October.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in agriculture or related field with relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery and research equipment.
• Willing to travel to off-site locations for trials.
• Able to obtain a federal medical card to operate CMVs if required.
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plant, maintain, and harvest research yield trial plots in corn, soybean, and wheat.
• Operate machinery and equipment including planters, drones, and phenotyping gear.
• Record data precisely and communicate progress to managers.
• Support field layout, planting, phenotyping, and data collection activities.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company policies and training requirements.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data collection

Team communication

Operate machinery

Travel to sites

Lift up to 50 lbs

Valid driver's license

Work without sponsorship

Education

Associate's degree in agriculture

Tools

Precision planters

Drones

Phenotyping equipment

Research combines

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician to support the Highland, Illinois site. You will help execute yield trials with precision, planting, phenotyping, and harvest activities to generate high-quality data.

The role can be remote, with optimal sites in the Highland–Effingham area. Candidate should have an associate degree in agriculture and be prepared for seasonal peaks from February through October.