Research Associate 3

Syngenta Group•Fargo, ND

6d•$64,000 - $96,000•Remote

About The Position

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, the Research Associate 3 supports agricultural research by delivering 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 achieve the Trialing Manager’s goals through ongoing innovation and effective field trial management. The position carries out seasonal trial activities, including planning, communication, packaging, planting, note taking, phenotyping, pollinating, and harvesting yield trials. It also operates and maintains agricultural machinery and research equipment, and helps protect the integrity of seed packaging, field layouts, planting, data collection, and harvesting. The role supervises operational teams that may include third-party contract labor and Syngenta staff, communicates project status to peers and supervisors, and follows company safety and stewardship policies and training requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related discipline and/or relevant experience preferred.
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.
Remote Pilot License or ability to acquire one.
CDL Class A with Airbrakes or ability to acquire it.
Pesticide Applicator License or ability to acquire 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 metric and KPI tracking.

Nice To Haves

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 trial tasks, including planning, communicating, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvesting yield trials.
Operate and perform in-field maintenance on agricultural machinery and/or agricultural research equipment.
Support the integrity of seed packaging, field layouts, planting, data collection, and harvesting.
Comply with and support company safety and stewardship policies and practices, including completing required training courses.
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.
Communicate regularly with peers and supervisors about project status and work activities.
Support local trialing efforts to create superior products and help meet the Trialing Manager’s targeted goals.