Seed Production Agronomist — Field Operations & Growth

Syngenta Group; Jefferson (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

Vision

401k with company match

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops seeks a detail‑oriented production support specialist to manage seed production activities from contracting to delivery. You will conduct regular field scouting, collect data on stand counts, diseases, and yield estimates, and coordinate harvest planning with growers and site personnel.

Under senior agronomists, you will assist detasseling, pollination planning, and inventory distribution while maintaining documentation that complies with QMS, WPS, and EPA

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 and crop‑physiology knowledge.
• Ability to identify common pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Accurate data collection and documentation.
• Grower communication.
• Precision‑agriculture, GPS mapping, and production‑data platform proficiency.
• Adaptability to changing field conditions.
• Maintains accurate, timely field documentation while responding effectively to dynamic growing conditions.
• Builds constructive grower relationships and executes direction with disciplined attention to quality, safety, and specifications.
• Develops agronomic judgement and reliable field practices through active coaching and continuous learning.

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 to the production lead.
• Assist detasseling, rouging, and pollination‑management planning and coordination where applicable.
• Collect accurate field data, including stand counts, disease/pest observations, purity inspections, and yield estimates.
• Support harvest planning and logistics coordination with growers and site personnel.
• Assist parent‑seed inventory allocation and variety distribution to seed producers.
• Execute agronomic production plans developed by senior team members and communicate directed adjustments to growers.
• Coordinate with growers on agronomic inputs in line with production specifications.
• Support bin‑sampling activities in accordance with QMS requirements and maintain field records compliant with WPS and EPA requirements.
• Assist grower contract execution, field mapping, state seed certification management, and production‑system data entry.
• Use agronomic technology to record and track field activity; support continuous improvement and mentor Production Technicians.
• Build AI literacy while applying governance, data protection, quality controls, and human accountability.

Skills

Seed production

Field scouting

Data collection

Grower communication

GPS mapping

Education

Advanced degree preferred in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS mapping

Production data platforms

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops seeks a detail‑oriented production support specialist to manage seed production activities from contracting to delivery. You will conduct regular field scouting, collect data on stand counts, diseases, and yield estimates, and coordinate harvest planning with growers and site personnel.

Under senior agronomists, you will assist detasseling, pollination planning, and inventory distribution while maintaining documentation that complies with QMS, WPS, and EPA