Senior Agronomic Research Scientist - Field Trials & Data

Syngenta; Slater (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Syngenta seeks an experienced agronomy researcher to lead agronomic studies on corn and soybean varieties. You will coordinate the research lifecycle, collaborate with sales and agronomy teams, and deliver data-driven content to strengthen NK and Golden Harvest brand positioning.

The role requires deep agronomy expertise, strong statistics, and the ability to coach teams toward aligned objectives and timely project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or MS in Agronomy or related field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial or R&D agronomy role with strong technical background and understanding of sales/commercial aspects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver key messages clearly and concisely.
• Good personnel and facility management skills.
• In-depth understanding of statistical principles and data analysis.
• Knowledge of farming best practices, seed technologies, and crop protection.
• Ability to coach people to excel by giving clear, direct, and skillful feedback.
• Ability to help teams understand how objectives are aligned with company strategy and how they add value.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with sales and agronomy teams across Eastern Commercial Units to identify regional needs and deliver targeted agronomic solutions.
• Lead the complete research lifecycle, from study design and prioritization through pre-planting preparations, including technology agreements, seed treatment, plot planning, and field mapping for corn and soybean variety trials.
• Oversee all field activities, including planting, plot maintenance, harvest operations, treatment applications, data collection, and supervision of part-time research personnel across multiple research sites.
• Conduct statistical analysis of yield and agronomic data; prepare technical reports and presentations; and confidently present research findings to internal teams, dealers, customers, and industry influencers.
• Maintain research equipment precision and efficiency through routine maintenance, seasonal preparation, and innovative equipment design to support accurate treatment applications and data collection.

Skills

Agronomy research

Statistical data analysis

Written and spoken communication

Team coaching

Education

Ph.D. in Agronomy

M.S. in Agronomy

B.S. in Agronomy with 5+ years experience

Job description

Syngenta seeks an experienced agronomy researcher to lead agronomic studies on corn and soybean varieties. You will coordinate the research lifecycle, collaborate with sales and agronomy teams, and deliver data-driven content to strengthen NK and Golden Harvest brand positioning.

The role requires deep agronomy expertise, strong statistics, and the ability to coach teams toward aligned objectives and timely project delivery in a fast-paced environment.