R&D Scientist I — Field Trials & Crop Protection

Syngenta Group; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking an R&D Scientist 1 in New York to lead field research trials and advance crop protection solutions from seed to harvest. This role focuses on insect, weed, and disease efficacy studies, data collection, and collaboration with universities, CROs, and growers to deliver robust product development.

The ideal candidate holds an MS in a related Agricultural Science field (PhD preferred) with strong data analysis skills and hands-on experience with agricultural

Qualifications

• MS degree in Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Nematology, or related Agricultural Science field is required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with an MS or 3 years with a Ph.D. in agricultural research including field sciences.
• Experience conducting field efficacy trials evaluating insect, weed, disease control products as well as biologicals and biostimulants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field research trials across crops for crop protection.
• Design and oversee efficacy trials and ensure high-quality data for product development.
• Analyze results and provide technical recommendations to drive product advancement.
• Collaborate with universities, extension partners, CROs, and growers for impactful research.
• Provide technical training, demonstrations, and documentation to support product positioning and regulatory labeling.

Education

MS degree in Weed Science/related Agricultural Science field

Tools

Agricultural equipment

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking an R&D Scientist 1 in New York to lead field research trials and advance crop protection solutions from seed to harvest. This role focuses on insect, weed, and disease efficacy studies, data collection, and collaboration with universities, CROs, and growers to deliver robust product development.

The ideal candidate holds an MS in a related Agricultural Science field (PhD preferred) with strong data analysis skills and hands-on experience with agricultural