Operations Specialist
Operations Specialist
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Job Description
The Operations Technician role is to assist the site manager and project leads in delivering their project and operational goals by planning and executing field and greenhouse trials for breeding teams. This role will also adhere to and promote local compliance and quality efforts.
Duties:
- Perform on and offstation field and greenhouse trialing support and organization activities including but not limited to planning field trials planting gathering relevant data tissue sampling pollinating harvesting seed request fulfillment and processing seed.
- Effectively lead a crew of thirdparty contract labor in field activities to ensure accurate results are achieved.
- Support station agronomic practices including but not limited to irrigation field preparation work and pest management.
- Interact with station operations functions and breeding teams to ensure timely trial cycles are achieved.
- Effectively communicating regularly and with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.
- Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices including Company training courses and leading safety in the roles respective function.
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- BS/BA in agronomy horticulture plant science or an agricultural related field preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Ability to use MS Office tools especially Word and Excel and other standard office software.
- Ability to learn and use proprietary breeding management software systems.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA without visa support.
- Physical demands of the essential functions: Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in a field greenhouse warehouse and walkin cooler. Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Capable of working long hours during timecritical periods of the research cycle. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- A minimum of two years in current position is required (requirement for internal applicants only).
- Potential allergens: pollen fungal spores and chemical pesticides in the field or greenhouse.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a worklife 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 atop employerby Science Journal.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
