Agronomist

Syngenta Group•Danvers, MN

7h•$68,800 - $103,200•Onsite

About The Position

Supports execution of all phases of seed production for assigned growers, from contracting through delivery, to provide a high-quality, reliable, and timely seed supply to the facility. Operates within an HSE-first culture and contributes to continuous improvement in production quality and field practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
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.
WPS/HSE awareness.
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 judgment and reliable field practices through active coaching and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, or related field.

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.