Remote Research Associate
- Operations & Trialing
- Syngenta Seeds
- Little Rock, AR
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Please note - this is a remote position, but candidate needs to be located in Southeastern Arkansas or Greenville, MS area
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.
- Function as an integral member of a team from a remote location 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
- An expert source of information on yield trialing processes/protocols
- Complete work with a very limited degree of supervision the ability to work autonomously
- Solve complex and varied problems with a very limited degree of supervision
- Supervise third-party contract labor to assist with planting, phenotyping, harvest
- Lead projects with impact both on and across station/sites and provide formal and/or informal guidance, training, and support to other team members.
- Provide input to development of new process protocols / 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in an agriculture-related discipline and/or relevant experience preferred.
- Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
- Understanding of plant genetics and breeding required.
- 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.
- Proficiently communicate and work well as part of a team.
- Active driver’s license with clean driving record.
- CDL Class A with Airbrakes or ability to acquire.
- Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.
- Drone experience, and/or ability to acquire a drone license.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with area cooperators.
- Preferred - experience with row crops
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- 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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