SPR Field & Process Technology Scientist

Syngenta Group•Waterloo, NE

About The Position

Using agronomic expertise and collaborating with production teams to identify opportunities that drive yield and seed quality improvements in seeds production Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to drive implementation of new technologies in seeds production Driving innovation and influencing changes that benefit the seed supply chain and farmers while making agriculture environmentally more sustainable Support the development and execution of the NA seeds production field & process technology project portfolio. It includes effective alignment with stakeholders, successful execution, and communication of results and recommendations with production teams Coordinate and execute day-to-day field & process technology activities, manage personnel workload and task assignments at the research site Lead the NA SPR Pollen Lab, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and data quality while expanding laboratory capabilities to meet evolving customer needs Lead and assist with experimental design and trial creation. This involves identifying relevant field & process technology projects, determining seed/agricultural product entry lists, and making all necessary preparations to ensure timely experiment execution and completion Assure that field activities for all projects (planting, plot maintenance, and harvest) are properly executed. It includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as tillage, soil sampling, fertilizer applications, planting plots, applying/implementing treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining plots throughout the growing season. Fall activities include harvest stand counts and actual plot harvest Assist with hiring, managing, and developing part-time workers Manage research activities of contract staff. This includes prioritizing tasks, assigning workloads, and coordination of data collection activities Collaborate with other internal teams (SPR Parent Characterization, Parent Seeds, Production) to execute technology projects that help to solve producibility challenges of Syngenta’s genetic pipeline Analyze data and prepare research reports and presentations. Interpret analysis and development of presentations for functional customers Connect and collaborate with Global SPR network to identify technologies from other regions with potential for testing in NA Play a key role in evaluating CAPEX expenditures for lab and field, by working through management of change and vendor selections

Requirements

Graduate education/degree preferred but can be supplemented with significant relevant experience
Seeds production knowledge across a range of crops required (3 years of industry experience)
Thorough understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis
Practical experience leveraging AI-driven tools in a work setting, paired with a genuine curiosity to expand their application for continuous improvement and efficiency gains
Appreciation of statistical or modeling approaches
Organization, planning, pro-activity and reactivity leadership, flexibility, and availability
Impactful communication, open-minded, with an aptitude to develop easy contacts with all customers
Cross functional and multi-cultural project management aptitude
Role will require travel
Requires occasional lifting of up to 60 pounds during the physically demanding growing season

Nice To Haves

LEAN Six Sigma certification desired

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities that drive yield and seed quality improvements in seeds production
Design, execute, and analyze experiments to drive implementation of new technologies in seeds production
Drive innovation and influencing changes that benefit the seed supply chain and farmers while making agriculture environmentally more sustainable
Support the development and execution of the NA seeds production field & process technology project portfolio
Coordinate and execute day-to-day field & process technology activities, manage personnel workload and task assignments at the research site
Lead the NA SPR Pollen Lab, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and data quality while expanding laboratory capabilities to meet evolving customer needs
Lead and assist with experimental design and trial creation
Assure that field activities for all projects (planting, plot maintenance, and harvest) are properly executed
Assist with hiring, managing, and developing part-time workers
Manage research activities of contract staff
Collaborate with other internal teams to execute technology projects
Analyze data and prepare research reports and presentations
Connect and collaborate with Global SPR network to identify technologies from other regions with potential for testing in NA
Play a key role in evaluating CAPEX expenditures for lab and field

Benefits

A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

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