Seed Production Scientist: AI-Driven Field Trials

Syngenta Group; Waterloo Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Maternity/Pat

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds seeks a knowledgeable agronomy professional to drive yield and seed quality through experiments and new technologies. You will collaborate with production teams across NA, coordinate field and lab activities, and lead the Pollen Lab to improve efficiency and data quality. Travel to research sites is expected.

Graduate education is preferred, with 3+ years in seeds production. Strong statistical skills and AI-enabled process improvements are advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Seeds production knowledge across a range of crops.
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven tools for continuous improvement.
• Appreciation of statistical or modeling approaches.
• Organizational, planning, and proactive leadership.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to drive yield and seed quality in seeds production.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to implement new technologies.
• Drive innovation and sustainability across the seed supply chain.
• Support NA seeds production field and process technology project portfolio.
• Coordinate day-to-day field and process technology activities at the research site.
• Lead the NA SPR Pollen Lab and expand capabilities.
• Lead experimental design and trial creation for relevant projects.
• Ensure field activities (planting, maintenance, harvest) are properly executed.

Skills

Seeds production knowledge

Experimental design

AI-driven tools

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Graduate education preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Syngenta Seeds seeks a knowledgeable agronomy professional to drive yield and seed quality through experiments and new technologies. You will collaborate with production teams across NA, coordinate field and lab activities, and lead the Pollen Lab to improve efficiency and data quality. Travel to research sites is expected.

Graduate education is preferred, with 3+ years in seeds production. Strong statistical skills and AI-enabled process improvements are advantageous for this role.