Seasonal Field Trials Research Associate

Syngenta AG; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Fargo, North Dakota seeks a Seasonal Research Associate to support peak operational activities from March to December. You will assist in planning, planting, data collection and harvesting yield trials while operating research equipment and maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to agronomic practices, and the ability to work with precision agriculture tools, data systems, and field operations.

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 Licenses or ability to acquire.
• CDL Class A with Airbrakes or ability to acquire.
• Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, communicate, package, plant, note data, and harvest yield trials.
• Operation and in-field maintenance of agricultural machinery and/or agricultural research equipment.
• Support efforts to maintain integrity of seed packaging, field layout, planting, data collection, and harvesting.
• Adhere to safety and stewardship policies and complete required training.
• Supervise contract labor and staff on/off site to achieve data-driven results.
• Planting, phenotyping, pollinating, and harvest.
• Communicate status of projects to peers and supervisors.

Skills

Precision agriculture

Plant genetics basics

Data accuracy

Team collaboration

Remote piloting

CDL A

Pesticide license

Agronomic practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Almaco

Precision Planting

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Fargo, North Dakota seeks a Seasonal Research Associate to support peak operational activities from March to December. You will assist in planning, planting, data collection and harvesting yield trials while operating research equipment and maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to agronomic practices, and the ability to work with precision agriculture tools, data systems, and field operations.