Research Associate

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to help farmers grow their best crop.  We are currently seeking a Research Associate for the corn and soybean seed Trialing team located at our Portage La Prairie Research Station. As a Research Associate, you will assist by identifying, characterizing and positioning superior performing early season corn and soybean products that meet business targets and identified market needs.

This position is a 12 month fixed-term contract position that is renewable.

What will you do:

• Work proactively and effectively with Team members to access land, equipment, and all other items needed for a field-testing program
• Coordinate trial design, trial content, and trial fulfillment
• Plant, maintain, and harvest trials with focus on field crops. This includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as tillage, soil sampling, fertilizer applications, planting plots, applying/implementing treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season
• Collaboration with Syngenta NA colleagues to further Best Practices and opportunities in Canada
• Take notes and coordinate note-taking on Stage 2-6 trials, input data

You are someone with:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in an Agricultural discipline is required
• Minimum 1 year of progressive experience in an Agricultural field-based discipline/occupation.  Prior experience working on a farm, grower, practical course, or internship/summer job will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract
• Experience as a professional agronomist or researcher
• Strong understanding of Soybean and Corn requirements and direction in Western Canada
• Consideration for working knowledge of CSTA and PGDC requirements in Seed development would be an asset
• Ability to operate and maintain farm and research equipment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially those required to successfully function as part of a cross-functional team.
• Must be authorized to work for Syngenta in Canada without work authorization sponsorship

What We Offer:

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential, combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs including a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees

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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Syngenta Contact Information: 
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at recruitment.na@syngenta.com

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities.  For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact recruitment.na@syngenta.com

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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 which we serve. No matter what 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.