Field Research Associate
- Operations & Trialing
- Syngenta Seeds
- Highland, IL
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The purpose of the Research Associate 2 is to support the Trialing Manager in executing research level yield trials on time, with high precision and accuracy in a safe, compliant manner in order to generate the highest quality data to allow identification of superior performing products in corn, soybean and wheat
Accountabilities
- 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 behaving 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.
- Provide informal guidance and support on tasks completed by third-party contract labor in order to achieve the Trialing managers desired results, e.g., assisting the team with field layout, planting, phenotyping, 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in an agricultural related discipline preferred. A.S. degree and/or equivalent related experience considered. Candidates with relevant operational training or experience outside of agriculture will also be considered
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s history is required
- Ability to acquire and maintain a federal medical card to operate commercial motor vehicles is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a class B CDL with a Medical Card is required.
- Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.
- Good communication skills both Verbal and Written required
- Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Model Syngenta’s commitment to safety, sustainability and product stewardship.
- Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, and other standard software.
- Ability and motivation to learn new technologies.
- Must be able 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.
- Plant, spray, maintain and harvest research level corn, soybean and wheat trials to meet data quality standard and operational deadlines.
- Ability to complete assigned objectives and tasks.
- Must be detail oriented, with an attention to accuracy.
- Capable of working 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.
- Field, greenhouse, laboratory, office. Domestic and international travel required with occasional overnight stays. Stays at off-season production/nursery locations may extend to two to three weeks. Potential allergenspollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in the field or greenhouse.
Preferred Requirements
- Ability to identify issues and patterns from partial conflicting data or information.
- A basic understanding of agriculture and agronomy practices is desirable.
- Experience in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, and or agricultural research equipment.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
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