Research Associate 3

Syngenta Group•Fargo, ND

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Research Associate 3 provides high-quality field-trial data through timely, accurate note collection and sound trial execution. The role supports local trialing efforts to create superior products and helps the Trialing Manager achieve targeted goals by continuously innovating and improving field-trial management. As an integral team member, the associate performs seasonal tasks including planning, communication, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvesting yield trials. The position also operates and maintains agricultural machinery and research equipment, protects the integrity of seed packaging and trial processes, and supports safe, compliant work practices. The associate supervises operational teams that may include third-party contract labor and Syngenta full-time staff, and communicates project status and work activities to peers and supervisors.

Requirements

Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
Clear understanding of practices and procedures that affect trial-data precision and accuracy.
Understanding and demonstrated use of modern agronomic practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and work well as part of a team.
Ability to obtain a Remote Pilot License, or already hold one.
Ability to obtain a CDL Class A with Airbrakes, or already hold one.
Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License, or already hold one.
Ability to use MS Office, Smartsheets, and other standard office software.
Ability to use and support proprietary IT systems for data collection and analysis, tracking agronomic practices, and KPI and metric tracking.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related discipline and/or relevant experience.
Basic understanding of plant genetics and breeding.
Familiarity with the seed technology industry and plant breeding methodologies.
Knowledge of best practices in agronomic management.
Knowledge of or experience with Almaco or precision planting equipment.
Knowledge of or experience operating commercial or research combines.

Responsibilities

Carry out seasonal trialing tasks, including planning, communicating, packaging, planting, taking notes, and harvesting yield trials.
Operate and perform in-field maintenance on agricultural machinery and/or agricultural research equipment.
Maintain the integrity of seed packaging, field layout, planting, data collection, and harvesting.
Comply with and support company safety and stewardship policies and practices, including completing required training.
Supervise operational teams, including third-party contract labor and Syngenta full-time staff, on and off site to achieve data-driven results and resolve minor problems or complaints.
Perform planting, phenotyping, pollinating, and harvesting.
Regularly communicate project and work-activity status to peers and supervisors.