Scientist NA SPR Field Technology

Syngenta Group; Waterloo Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Maternity/Pat

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds seeks a knowledgeable agronomy professional to drive yield and seed quality through experiments and new technologies. You will collaborate with production teams across NA, coordinate field and lab activities, and lead the Pollen Lab to improve efficiency and data quality. Travel to research sites is expected.

Graduate education is preferred, with 3+ years in seeds production. Strong statistical skills and AI-enabled process improvements are advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Seeds production knowledge across a range of crops.
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools for continuous improvement.
• Appreciation of statistical or modeling approaches.
• Organizational, planning, and proactive leadership.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to drive yield and seed quality in seeds production.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to implement new technologies.
• Drive innovation and sustainability across the seed supply chain.
• Support NA seeds production field and process technology project portfolio.
• Coordinate day-to-day field and process technology activities at the research site.
• Lead the NA SPR Pollen Lab and expand capabilities.
• Lead experimental design and trial creation for relevant projects.
• Ensure field activities (planting, maintenance, harvest) are properly executed.

Skills

Seeds production knowledge

Experimental design

AI-driven tools

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Graduate education preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

Using agronomic expertise and collaborating with production teams to identify opportunities that drive yield and seed quality improvements in seeds production

Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to drive implementation of new technologies in seeds production

Driving innovation and influencing changes that benefit the seed supply chain and farmers while making agriculture environmentally more sustainable

Support the development and execution of the NA seeds production field& processtechnology project portfolio. It includes effective alignment with stakeholders, successful execution, and communication of results and recommendations with production teams

Coordinate and execute day-to-day field & process technology activities, manage personnel workload and task assignments at the research site

Lead the NA SPR Pollen Lab, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and data quality while expanding laboratory capabilities to meet evolving customer needs

Lead and assist with experimental design and trial creation. This involvesidentifying relevantfield & processtechnology projects, determining seed/agricultural product entry lists, and making all necessary preparations to ensure timely experiment execution and completion

Assure that field activities for all projects (planting, plot maintenance, and harvest) are properly executed. It includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as tillage, soil sampling, fertilizer applications, planting plots, applying/implementing treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining plots throughout the growing season. Fall activities include harvest stand counts and actual plot harvest

Qualifications

Graduate education/degree preferred but can be supplemented with significant relevant experience

Seeds production knowledge across a range of crops required (3 years of industry experience)

Thorough understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis

Practical experience leveraging AI-driven tools in a work setting, paired with a genuine curiosity to expand their application for continuous improvement and efficiency gains

Appreciation of statistical or modeling approaches

Organization, planning, pro-activity and reactivity leadership, flexibility, and availability

Impactful communication, open-minded, with an aptitude to develop easy contacts with all customers

Cross functional and multi-cultural project management aptitude

Role will require travel

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebratesbelonging 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.

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