Research Associate 3

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

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

Job Description

This role will provide the highest quality field trial data through timely and accurate note collection and sound trial execution. This includes supporting local trialing efforts to create superior products, as well as assisting the Trialing Manager’s targeted goals by continuously innovating and driving optimal field trial management.

Accountabilities:

• Functioning as an integral member of a team responsible for a full range of seasonal routine tasks including but not limited to planning, actively communicating, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvesting yield trials.
• Operation and in-field maintenance of agricultural machinery and/or agricultural research equipment.
• Supporting efforts to maintain integrity of seed packaging, field layout, planting, data collection, and harvesting.
• Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship-related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses.
• Supervising operational teams that include third-party contract labor and Syngenta full‑time staff on and off site to achieve data‑driven results and resolves minor problems or complaints.
  • Planting, phenotyping, pollinating, harvest
• Effectively communicating regularly with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an agriculture‑related discipline and/or relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• A basic understanding of plant genetics and breeding is desirable.
• Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that impact trial data precision and accuracy.
• Understanding and demonstrated use of modern agronomic practices.
• Proficiently communicate and work well as part of a team.
• Remote Pilot Licences or ability to acquire.
• CDL Class A with Airbrakes or ability to acquire.
• Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.
• Ability to use MS Office, Smartsheets and other standard office software.
• Ability to use and support proprietary IT systems for data collection/analysis, tracking agronomic practices, and metric and KPI tracking.
• Familiarity with seed technology industry and plant breeding methodologies.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• Knowledge of best practices in agronomic management.
• Knowledge of or experience with Almaco or precision planting equipment.
• Knowledge of or experience operating commercial or research combines.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work‑life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.