Seed Production Research Agronomist

About Us 
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Field Production team is currently seeking a Field Production Research Trial Agronomist in Caldwell, ID. 

You will help shape the future of agriculture by: 
Execute established Large Seed Vegetable (LSV) Field Production Research trial plans to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, supply of high-quality seed
Assure successful production of critical genetics assigned to the region through active technical liaison with Supply Chain (SC), Research & Development, growers and third-party vendors
 

Accountabilities  

• Collaborate with LSV Production Manager and Agronomy team to develop short and long range objectives demonstrating continuous improvement regarding line characterization and production protocols
• Establish cost effective plot and trial plan with LSV Production Manager and understand financial implications of executed projects.
• Provide Production Manager & SPS with quality and reliability data to support P&S in advancement process.
• Understand species and variety characteristics, seed quality standards and crop delivery requirements to optimize seed availabilities.
• Work with Research & Development (R&D) and Global Seed Production Specialists (GSPS) to test/implement new production concepts.
• Through networking and education remain current on new and emerging production techniques, bring to production team for evaluation and fit analysis. 
• Possess a strong working knowledge of current and established production techniques across multiple crops and crop families. 
• Provide technical advice to commercial agronomist’s and seed growers on new and unique production techniques- working partner and consulting on farm.
• Develop and implement programs regarding agronomic issues in production fields including, weed, disease and insect programs, and timely field inspection programs.  Provide pesticide and agronomic recommendations to optimize yield, quality and COGP.
• Coordination with site internal Quality Labs and personnel to ensure high quality seed is delivered to the customer.
• General administrative management duties including signing vendor contracts, collecting – preparing – inputting data for reports and conducting Quality Management System (QMS) meetings.
• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable Health Safety Environment (HSE) and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines.  Active leadership in the “Goal Zero” safety campaign.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and communicate with Field Production Team key milestones

Requirements 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field; equivalent professional experience and/or training in addition to the experience requirement will be considered
• Required 4 years of related experiences
• Vegetable Seed Production Experience, with focus on LSV crops highly desirable
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Knowledge of general industry procedures, practices, and terminology
• Knowledge on Large Seed Vegetables seed production techniques
• Strong agronomic and pest/disease management skills

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Meet crop plan targets while maintaining high quality production.
• Achieve annual COGP and HSE targets.
• Proactive professional working relationships with seed producing vendors.
• Assessments, implementations, and execution of important business strategies relating to consistent supplies of high quality and sufficient quantity seed products.
• Ability to support identified Production challenges and opportunities by working collaboratively with the Local Production Teams to create viable and pragmatic improvements.  
   

What We Offer: 

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 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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About Syngenta 
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.