Seed Production Agronomist

Syngenta Group • Lone Tree, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seed Production Agronomist supports 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. The role works within an HSE-first culture and contributes to continuous improvement in production quality and field practices.

The position executes agronomic production plans developed by senior team members, supports grower relationships and production activities, and uses agronomic technology to record and track field activity. It also supports continuous improvement and mentors Production Technicians. The role requires building AI literacy while applying governance, data protection, quality controls, and human accountability.

Work is predominantly field-based during the growing season and involves varied terrain and weather, extensive vehicle travel during peak seasons, and availability to work up to seven days per week during planting, detasseling, inspection, and harvest.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Less than 3 years of experience in seed production, agronomy, or field crop management.
• Basic knowledge of corn, soybean, and field-crop production and crop physiology.
• Ability to identify common pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Accurate data collection and documentation skills.
• Grower communication skills.
• WPS and HSE awareness.
• Proficiency with precision agriculture, GPS mapping, and production-data platforms.
• Adaptability to changing field conditions.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely field documentation while responding effectively to dynamic growing conditions.
• Ability to build constructive grower relationships and execute direction with disciplined attention to quality, safety, and specifications.
• Ability to develop agronomic judgment and reliable field practices through active coaching and continuous learning.
• Ability to walk seed production fields in varied terrain and all weather conditions, including dusty and hot environments.
• Availability to work up to 7 days per week during planting, detasseling, inspection, and harvest.
• Ability to travel extensively by vehicle during peak seasons.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support grower recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration under the guidance of senior agronomists.
• Conduct regular field scouting and crop monitoring; document observations and report findings to the production lead.
• Assist with detasseling, rouging, and pollination-management planning and coordination where applicable.
• Collect accurate field data, including stand counts, disease and pest observations, purity inspections, and yield estimates.
• Support harvest planning and logistics coordination with growers and site personnel.
• Assist with 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 with 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work options to support work and personal needs.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Profit sharing and retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Education assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Corporate discounts.
• Professional development and a culture that promotes work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED