Seed Production Agronomist

Syngenta Group•Lone Tree, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports all phases of seed production for assigned growers, from contracting through delivery, to help provide the facility with a high-quality, reliable, and timely seed supply. The role operates within an HSE-first culture and contributes to continuous improvement in production quality and field practices. The agronomist supports grower recruitment and contract administration, monitors crop and field conditions, assists with production activities and harvest coordination, and collects and maintains accurate agronomic and production data. The position executes production plans developed by senior team members, communicates directed adjustments to growers, and supports compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Field-based work predominates during the growing season, with extensive travel and availability to work up to seven days per week during peak periods.

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 coaching and continuous learning.
Ability to walk seed production fields over varied terrain and in 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 undertake extensive vehicle travel 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 planning and coordination for detasseling, rouging, and pollination management 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 accordance 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.