R&D Scientist 1

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate, and the communities we serve. No matter your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Role purpose

Be part of a collaborative agricultural science research team at the Southern Region Field Innovation Center and an active participant in the Crop Protection Field Development Southern Region.   

Accountabilities

• Be part of a collaborative research team implementing early-development research trials, focusing on weed control research.

• Conduct and coordinate quality efficacy trials, contributing to the biological profiling and label development of new and registered product concepts

• Contribute to or lead project planning and defining experimental objectives; ensuring trial implementation; generating or acquiring data and information

• Summarize trial data and provide development recommendations, identify development opportunities for product label expansion, new uses and new solutions

• Coordinate trials with university and extension cooperators, to assure appropriate representation and recommendation of Syngenta products and solutions

• Provide technical support and training; coordinate demonstration trials for internal and customer training/education.Provide technical data and information in support of special local, state and regional labeling actions

• Generate critical data to support business objectives

• Timely and complete reporting of information

• Ability to work collaboratively with other on-site Syngenta scientists

• Strong organizational skills to complete large field programs

• Successful interaction with peers and technical management

• Conduct quality in-house trials

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or M.S. with equivalent years of experience) in one of the agricultural sciences such as weed science, entomology, or plant pathology/nematology, with training and experience in applied sciences.  Weed Science training and experience preferred.

• Experience conducting biological field trials to evaluate the efficacy and crop response of insect, disease, weed control and plant growth regulator products and related experimental techniques. Must have basic farming skills, and hands-on experience with agricultural planting, tillage, and spraying equipment.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and people skills. Knowledge of statistical analyses.

• Skilled in interacting and communicating with internal and external customers and peers.

• Excellent oral and written communication, and presentation skills, flexibility in shifting among projects.

• Self-motivated, and have excellent time management skills

• Customer-Focused – we focus our actions on our customers’ needs; we develop and sustain strong customer relationships

• Innovative – we generate innovative solutions; we challenge the status quo and push boundaries; we try different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities

• Decisive – we draw conclusions and choose a timely course of action based on relevant facts, constraints and probable consequences

• Communicative – we clearly convey information and ideas; we encourage open and continuous communication; we are keen to listen and learn

• Trusted – we develop and maintain an environment of openness, trust and integrity; we gain the confidence our stakeholders

• Team-Oriented – we actively participate as members of a team to move the team toward completion of goals; we collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries

• Results-Oriented – we deliver on our commitments; we set inspirational goals and work tenaciously to reach or exceed them

• Travel Requirements – 25%

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

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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