Research Fellow (Remote)

About Syngenta At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops,we'reshaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel.We’rea global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease,insect,weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

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 2 in Indiana. This role will provide the highest-quality field trial data through timely and accurate note collection and sound trial execution in corn and soybean trials. This role comprises supporting local trialing efforts to create superior products, as well as assisting the Trialing Manager’s targeted goals by continuously innovating and driving optimal field trial management.

Accountabilities: Function as an integral member of a team responsible for the full range of seasonal activities related to conducting yield trials, such as planning, active communication, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvest.

Evaluate and secure quality yield trial land in the desired testing area.

Serve as an expert source of information on yield trialing processes and protocols.

Complete work with a very limited degree of supervision and the ability to work autonomously.

Supervise third-party contract labor to assist with planting, phenotyping, and harvest.

Lead projects with impact both on and across stations/sites and provide formal and/or informal guidance, training, and support to other team members.

Effectively communicate regularly with the Trialing Manager regarding the status of projects and work activities.

Operate tractors for planting research plots.

Operate research combines for data collection.

This comprises, but is not limited to, OPT, CPT, and H-1B visa holders.

Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.

Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that impact trial data precision and accuracy.

Ability to acquire a medical DOT card.

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License holder, or ability to acquire.

Solve complex and varied problems with a very limited degree of supervision.

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 top employer by Science Journal. Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training,promotionor any other employment practices for reasons ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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