Seed Production Agronomist — Field Ops & Growth (Flexible)

Syngenta; Jefferson (IA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education Assistance

Zusammenfassung

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in the United States is seeking a field production assistant to support all phases of seed production for assigned growers, from contracting through delivery. The role emphasizes an HSE-first culture and continuous improvement in production quality and field practices.

You will conduct regular field scouting, assist detasseling and pollination planning, collect accurate field data, support harvest logistics, and help maintain compliance with quality, safety, and

Qualifikationen

• Data collection and documentation of field observations to support production decisions.
• Ability to identify common pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies in field crops.
• Effective grower communication and adherence to safety protocols.
• WPS/HSE awareness and basic agronomic data entry.
• Experience with precision agriculture tools and GPS mapping.

Aufgaben

• 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 and coordination.
• 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 inventory allocation and variety distribution to seed producers.
• Execute agronomic production plans and communicate adjustments to growers.
• Coordinate agronomic inputs with production specifications and maintain field records.
• Use agronomic technology to record field activity; mentor Production Technicians.
• Build AI literacy while applying governance and data protection.

Kenntnisse

Crop science knowledge

Pest/disease identification

Data collection

Grower communication

WPS/HSE awareness

Precision agriculture

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred in Agronomy/Crop Science/Plant Science

Tools

GPS mapping

Production-data platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in the United States is seeking a field production assistant to support all phases of seed production for assigned growers, from contracting through delivery. The role emphasizes an HSE-first culture and continuous improvement in production quality and field practices.

You will conduct regular field scouting, assist detasseling and pollination planning, collect accurate field data, support harvest logistics, and help maintain compliance with quality, safety, and