Trialing Specialist Technician
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Job Location:
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
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 Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician in Fort Wayne IN.
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 includes supporting local trialing efforts to create superior products as well as assisting the Trialing Managers targeted goals by continuously innovating and driving optimal field trial management.
This is an annual position from March 1st with the assignment ending November 30th.
Accountabilities:
- Function as an integral member of a team responsible for the full range of seasonal activities related to conducting yield trials including but not limited to planning actively communicating packaging planting note-taking and harvest.
- Evaluate and secure quality yield trial land in the desired testing area.
- Act as a source of information on yield trialing processes and protocols.
- Supervise third-party contract labor to assist with planting phenotyping and harvest.
- Lead projects with impact both on and across stations and sites and provide formal or informal guidance training and support to other team members.
- Provide input to development of new process protocols and standards.
- Effectively communicate regularly with Trialing Manager regarding the status of projects and work activities.
- Operate tractors for planting research plots.
- Operate research combines for data collection.
Qualifications :
PLEASE NOTE -- Candidates must be already located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (Includes OPT).
- Associates degree in an agriculture-related discipline or relevant experience preferred.
- Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
- Knowledge of multiple crops that are tested in trialing (corn and soy).
- Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that impact trial data precision and accuracy.
- Understanding and demonstrated use of modern agronomic practices.
- Ability to communicate proficiently and work well as part of a team.
- Active drivers license with a clean record.
- Ability to acquire a medical DOT card.
- Commercial pesticide applicators license holder or ability to acquire one.
- Drone experience or ability to acquire a drone license.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with area cooperators.
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 :
Contract
Key Skills
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- Communication skills
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- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
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
