Research Associate 2
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Job Location:
Salinas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Syngentas R&D team is seeking a Research Associate 2 in Salinas Puerto Rico. This role will support continuous nursery operations for corn and soybean by developing integrated pest management strategies overseeing pesticide selection and application maintaining records and ensuring compliance with company local and federal regulations.
In the IPM Research Associate 2 role you will spend a large amount of your time in the field working with auto-propelled sprayers and backpacks performing applications and assisting in diagnosing identifying and controlling weeds diseases pest problems and other issues that may jeopardize the viability of the crops.
Accountabilities:
- Conduct or supervise pesticide spraying events according to the plan established by the IPM Research Associate 3.
- Ensure that spraying equipment is in optimal operating condition. Inform the supervisor Farming System Manager or shop personnel of any failures.
- Participate in regular maintenance of sprayers including backpacks. This could include fluid checks filter replacements hose replacements refueling nozzle body replacements and cleaning of the equipment.
- Be accountable for technical aspects of the sprayer such as calibrations to perform effective pest control.
- Train new hires to operate and maintain the sprayer equipment and its components.
- Collaborate with the farming team in other tasks or cross-training activities such as land preparation planting and irrigation when necessary.
- Guarantee proper mixing and application of pesticides on fields.
- Ensure compliance with all EPA USDA and local regulations as well as all site HSE and quality protocols.
- Be able to assist in crops and site activities according to company needs.
Qualifications :
Required:
- B.S. in Agriculture or related field.
- Understanding of all relevant agronomic/cultural practices in a tropical environment (IPM pesticide applications).
- Knowledge of seed crop research production and quality assurance practices.
- Knowledge and experience in corn and soybean seed production.
- Knowledge of and ability to use computer software for data management e.g. Microsoft Word Excel GIS mapping software and other relevant software required to operate efficiently.
- Proficient in English: written and spoken.
Desired:
- 3 years of experience in agronomy roles and preferably in IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
- Ability to communicate and influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities; ability to facilitate solutions.
- Analytical skills; ability to demonstrate critical thinking across complex situations.
- Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.
Additional Information :
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.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
