Controlled Environment Lead

The purpose of the Controlled Environment Lead is to support the local product development program in the efforts to create superior products and to support the soybean nursery growth room targets and goals for precision accuracy and efficiency in site operations.

Accountabilities:

• Assist Operations Manager with planning design and execution of greenhouse trials within strict timelines.
• Oversee planting sampling data collection harvest threshing and shipping of field trials.
• Provide field status updates including written reports as requested.
• Assist in managing contract employees including tracking and communicating performance management metrics.
• Understand communicate and execute complex work instructions for project success.
• Work within a cross-functional matrix environment at the site to accomplish trial objectives.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with Syngenta Stewardship Human Resource and HSE requirements.
• Comply with all federal state and local regulations.
• Support other crops and agronomy activities as needed throughout the year and during high-season periods including some fieldwork.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in an agriculture-related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of soybean anatomy and soybean pesticides herbicides fungicides and fertilizers.
• Experience identifying soybean pests and diseases.
• Working knowledge of farming equipment.
• Understanding and use of modern agronomic practices.
• Values teamwork and brings a positive attitude when working with others to solve problems.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to work in high or low temperature conditions in the greenhouse and field (80% greenhouse/field 20% office).
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours during critical periods of the growing season including holidays weekdays and weekends.

Additional Information :

Salary for the role is $62400 - $78000 per year.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time