Seed Production Agronomist - Field Impact & Growth

Syngenta Seeds; Jefferson (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a detail-oriented field production professional to support all phases of seed production for assigned growers. You will assist with contracting, scouting, data collection, and harvest planning to ensure a reliable seed supply.

Embrace an HSE-first culture and contribute to continuous improvement in field practices. You will collaborate with senior agronomists, build relationships with growers, and utilize agronomic technology to record activity and support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, or related field.
• Less than 3 years of experience in seed production, agronomy, or field crop management.
• Basic corn, soybean, and field-crop production knowledge.
• Ability to identify common pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Accurate data collection and documentation.
• Grower communication.

Responsibilities

• Support grower recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration under guidance of senior agronomists.
• Conduct regular field scouting and crop monitoring; document observations and report findings.
• 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.
• Assist production planning and data entry into production systems.
• Coordinate with growers on agronomic inputs per production specifications.
• Maintain field records in compliance with quality management and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Grower communication

Field scouting

Data entry

Field data collection

Accuracy and documentation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree in Agronomy / Crop Science (preferred)

Tools

GPS devices

Agronomic data platforms

QMS compliance

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a detail-oriented field production professional to support all phases of seed production for assigned growers. You will assist with contracting, scouting, data collection, and harvest planning to ensure a reliable seed supply.

Embrace an HSE-first culture and contribute to continuous improvement in field practices. You will collaborate with senior agronomists, build relationships with growers, and utilize agronomic technology to record activity and support