Seasonal Seed Research Associate: Field Trials, Remote

Syngenta Group; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k with Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a seasonal Research Associate to support peak operational activities from March 1 through December 1 each year. This position involves planning, planting, data collection, and harvest of yield trials, with in-field equipment operation and supervision of contract labor.

The role emphasizes data integrity, safety training, and collaboration across teams to deliver data-driven results while sustaining seed quality and stewardship standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as an integral member of a team responsible for 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Data collection

Plant genetics understanding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Data tracking systems

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a seasonal Research Associate to support peak operational activities from March 1 through December 1 each year. This position involves planning, planting, data collection, and harvest of yield trials, with in-field equipment operation and supervision of contract labor.

The role emphasizes data integrity, safety training, and collaboration across teams to deliver data-driven results while sustaining seed quality and stewardship standards.