Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Research Associate 1 in Stanton, MN. This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing research-level yield trials on time, with high precision and accuracy in a safe, compliant manner.

The Research Associate will work to generate the highest quality data to allow identification of superior performing products in corn and soybean during the growing season. This position is a Peak Time Employment position that allows the business to meet the demands and also allows the employee to take an extended single leave during the non-busy months of the calendar year (one annual unpaid break required each year). This role provides benefits throughout the entire year.

Accountabilities:

• Function as an integral member of a team responsible for planting, plot maintenance, spraying, note taking (phenotyping) and harvesting research level yield trial plots.
• Operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery, and/or agricultural research equipment such as precision planters, drones, automated phenotyping equipment, and research combines.
• Perform all tasks and behave in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices, such as completing all required company training courses.
• Support on tasks to achieve the Trialing manager's desired results, e.g., assisting the team with field layout, planting, phenotyping, harvest.
• Effectively and regularly communicate with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects, status of work related activities, quality and timeliness of data collected.

Qualifications

Required:

• A.S. degree in an agricultural related discipline preferred and/or equivalent related experience considered. Candidates with relevant operational training or experience outside of agriculture will also be considered.
• Experience in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, and or agricultural research equipment is desirable.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's history is required.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a federal medical card to operate commercial motor vehicles is required.
• Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.
• A basic understanding of agriculture and agronomy practices is desirable.
• A basic understanding of the practices and procedures that affect trial data precision and accuracy.

Desired:

• Ability to identify issues and patterns from partial conflicting data or information.
• Capability and eagerness to learn and implement new technologies.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience in the operation, adjustment, maintenance of and ability to do minor repairs on various plot equipment, such as planter, tractor, cultivator, sprayer, combine is desirable.
• Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, and other standard software.
• Ability to learn and use proprietary systems for various field operations.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• This position is from March 1st - December 1st and off from December 1st to March 1st. This position comes with full time benefits.
• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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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