Seed Production Agronomist – Field Crops

Syngenta AG; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

Vision

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a field production support role to drive seed supply quality and timeliness. You will work with growers to recruit, onboard, and contract, while performing regular field scouting and data collection to guide production plans.

Responsibilities include supporting detasseling and pollination-management, coordinating harvest logistics, and maintaining field records per quality standards. Prior experience in agronomy and strong data discipline are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced degree preferred in agronomy, crop science, or plant science.
• Less than 3 years of experience in seed production, agronomy, or field crop management.
• Ability to identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies; accurate data collection and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support grower recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration under guidance of senior agronomists.
• Conduct field scouting and crop monitoring; document observations and report findings to the production lead.
• Assist detasseling, rouging, and pollination-management planning where applicable.
• Collect accurate field data including stand counts, disease/pest observations, and yield estimates.
• Support harvest planning and logistics coordination with growers and site personnel.

Skills

Grower communication

Data collection

WPS/HSE awareness

Precision agriculture

GPS mapping

Production-data platforms

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred in Agronomy / Crop Science / Plant Science

Tools

GPS mapping

Production-data platform

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a field production support role to drive seed supply quality and timeliness. You will work with growers to recruit, onboard, and contract, while performing regular field scouting and data collection to guide production plans.

Responsibilities include supporting detasseling and pollination-management, coordinating harvest logistics, and maintaining field records per quality standards. Prior experience in agronomy and strong data discipline are valued.