Job Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician in Fort Wayne, IN.

This role will provide the highest quality field trial data through timely and accurate note collection and sound trial execution in corn and soybean trials. This includes supporting local trialing efforts to create superior products as well as assisting the Trialing Manager's targeted goals by continuously innovating and driving optimal field trial management.

Please note: This is an annual position from March 1st, with the assignment ending November 30th.

Optimal support location for this role is Fort Wayne, ID. The role can also be supported remotely from Central-Northern Indiana, Northwest Ohio, or Central-Southern Michigan.

Accountabilities:

• Function as an integral member of a team responsible for the full range of seasonal activities related to conducting yield trials including but not limited to planning, actively communicating, packaging, planting, note-taking, and harvest.
• Evaluate and secure quality yield trial land in the desired testing area.
• Act as a source of information on yield trialing processes and protocols.
• Supervise third-party contract labor to assist with planting, phenotyping, and harvest.
• Lead projects with impact both on and across stations and sites and provide formal or informal guidance, training, and support to other team members.
• Provide input to development of new process protocols and standards.
• Effectively communicate regularly with Trialing Manager regarding the status of projects and work activities.
• Operate tractors for planting research plots.
• Operate research combines for data collection.

Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE -- Candidates must be already located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (Includes OPT).

• Associate's degree in an agriculture-related discipline or relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
• Knowledge of multiple crops that are tested in trialing (corn and soy).
• Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that impact trial data precision and accuracy.
• Understanding and demonstrated use of modern agronomic practices.
• Ability to communicate proficiently and work well as part of a team.
• Active driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to acquire a medical DOT card.
• Commercial pesticide applicator's license holder or ability to acquire one.
• Drone experience or ability to acquire a drone license.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with area cooperators.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, 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.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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