Scouting & Sprayers Research Supervisor

If you're interested in a position as a Scouting & Sprayers Research Supervisor in Salinas, Puerto Rico for the Seed Team, you'd be responsible for coordinating and supervising the scouting process for pests and diseases, laboratory bioassays, field traps, and keeping records and reports. This is a great opportunity to play a crucial role in the continuous nursery operations for Corn, Soybean, and Sunflower.

What you will be doing?

• Coordinate and supervise all scouting, bioassays and insecticides/fungicides machines spraying activities.
• Assure success of scouting, bioassays and insecticides/fungicides sprayings with effectiveness in use of technique and tools.
• Compliance with all EPA, USDA and local regulations as well as all site HSE and Quality protocols.
• Ensure to use the adequate type of nozzles and drops combinations on each application to ensure best results.
• Collaborate with Agronomy team in other tasks or cross training activities such as but not limit to IPM, land preparation, planting and irrigation when necessary.
• Demonstrate innovation by staying aware of emerging trends and recommending new processes, training opportunities or techniques that will increase plant health, efficiencies or improve skills.

What gives you an advantage? 

• B. S in Agriculture, Crop science, Biology, or a related field.
• M.S. in entomology, crop production, phytopathology, or related field (Preferentially)
• Excellent understanding of all relevant agronomic/cultural practices in a tropical environment (Scouting and IPM).
• Knowledge of seed crop research, production, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience in Corn, Soybean, and Sunflower seed production.
• Ability to use computer software for data management, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, GIS mapping software, and other relevant software required to operate efficiently
• +5 years of experience in agronomy role leading teams and preferably seed production operations experience and Scouting pest/diseases IPM roles
• English proficient: written and speaking

What's in it for you?

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• 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

Work Level: 3B

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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