Regulated Trialing Specialist 3

The purpose of the Regulated Trialing Specialist is to support the Trialing Manager in executing regulated research 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.

Please note - this position is approximately 70% field work.

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.
• Serve as an expert on operations and maintenance of agricultural machinery, and or agricultural research equipment to include: precision planters, drones, automated phenotyping equipment and research combines.
• Primary subject-matter expert for the regulated trials conducted by the site, ensuring all paperwork, documentation and stewardship protocols are followed.
• Set the standard for the local team by performing 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.
• Explain and oversee tasks completed by both full time and third-party contract labor in order to achieve the Trialing Manager’s 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 crop destruct  projects, status of work related activities, quality and timeliness of data collected.
• Work with Trialing Manager to coordinate workload in order to complete objectives and tasks in a timely manner.
• Propose improvements to processes that have impact both at and across sites.
• Work with Trialing Manager to coordinate workload in order to complete objectives and tasks in a timely manner.
• Model Syngenta’s commitment to safety, sustainability and product stewardship.

Required:

• Associates or Bachelor Degree (preferably in an agriculture-related discipline).  Degreed candidates with relevant operational training or experience outside of agriculture will also be considered.
• At least 2 years of post-academia experience.
• In depth knowledge of agriculture and agronomy practices.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems is a must.
• Experience with plant, spray, maintain and harvest research level corn, soybean and wheat trials to meet data quality standard and operational deadlines is a must.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to receive, conduct detailed analysis and pass on complex data/information.
• A strong understanding of the practices and procedures that impact trial data precision and accuracy.
• History of driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work without supervision while traveling to off-site locations to prepare, plant and accurately collect and manage data obtained from trials.
• Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, Smartsheets and other standard software.
• Ability and motivation to learn and use proprietary systems for label printing and inventory management, data collection/analysis, tracking agronomic practices, and metric and KPI tracking.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s history
• Ability to acquire and maintain a federal medical card to operate commercial motor vehicles.
• Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.

Preferred:

• Experience working with regulated material highly desirable

• 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

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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