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Research Associate 3

  1. Operations & Trialing
  2. Slater, IA
  3. Syngenta Seeds

Job description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Research Associate to join our Seed Lab team. In this role, you'll manage seed lab activities and lead a team to ensure efficient and high-quality operations.  Join our team and contribute to innovative seed lab operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead seed lab activities including packaging, treating, inventory, and shipping.
  • Manage and train up to 30 part-time staff.
  • Coordinate weekly labor needs based on current and future workload • Deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and stewardship policies.

Company 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. 


Qualifications

  • B.S. in Agriculture, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field and 3+ years of experience.
  • Familiarity with seed technology industry and plant breeding methodologies.
  • Experience with seed production quality, quantity, and timelines and knowledge of international shipping logistics for research seed.
  • Experience with basic lab equipment (seed counters, scales, scanners).
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to obtain Chemical Applicators License within 3-6 months.
  • Excellent communication and team management skills.  Bilingual in Spanish and English (a plus).
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

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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