Trialing Specialist Technician

Syngenta Group • Highland, IL

15h • Remote

About The Position

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician to support its Highland, Illinois site. This role is part of the Operations & Trialing Team and will assist the Trialing Manager in executing research-level yield trials with precision and accuracy. The position focuses on generating high-quality data for product identification in corn, soybean, and wheat. The role has a determined break period between growing seasons (approximately 3 months) and is a permanent full-time position with an annual assignment from February 1st to October 31st, requiring one annual unpaid break.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in agriculture related discipline and/or relevant experience.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's history is required.
• Ability to work in high or low temperature conditions in field or greenhouse.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the growing season.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, and/or agricultural research equipment.
• Ability to work with a moderate level of supervision while traveling to off-site locations to prepare, plant and accurately collect and manage data obtained from trials.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a federal medical card to operate commercial motor vehicles is required.
• Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.
• A basic understanding of agriculture and agronomy practices is desirable.
• A basic understanding of the practices and procedures that affect trial data precision and accuracy.
• Experience in the operation, adjustment, maintenance of and ability to do minor repairs on various plot equipment, including a planter, tractor, cultivator, sprayer, and combine.

Responsibilities

• Function as an integral member of a team responsible for planting, plot maintenance, spraying, note taking (phenotyping) and harvesting research level yield trial plots.
• Operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery, and or agricultural research equipment to include: precision planters, drones, automated phenotyping equipment and research combines.
• Perform all tasks and work in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses.
• Support tasks to achieve the Trialing managers desired results, e.g., assisting the team with field layout, planting, phenotyping, and harvest.
• Effectively and regularly communicate with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects, status of work-related activities, quality and timeliness of data collected.
• Plant, spray, maintain and harvest research level corn, soybean and wheat trials to meet data quality standard and operational deadlines.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees