Seedcare Application Specialist

Parksville - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Syngenta our goal is to create a highly collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture delivering top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas NA Crop Protection Human Resources team is looking for a Seedcare Application Specialist in Plattsville Ontario.

THIS IS AN 18-MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

Accountabilities:

Collaborate with formulation development engineering production and supply teams and other stakeholders to perform application testing robust fitness for use testing and formulation evaluation to ensure our products meet customers requirements and can be successfully applied.
Generate high-quality technical reports and evaluations in support of product regulatory submission and new product introduction and alert key stakeholders of findings.
Prepare formulation and application-related portions of product labels including directions for use.
Provide technical support to commercial teams in addressing product service inquiries and generating innovative technical content to promote application best practices campaigns.
Work with product marketing and technical development colleagues to find opportunities to differentiate and position our products for sustained competitive advantage.
Identify and evaluate new and emerging seed treatment application and product handling technologies.
Provide administrative support to the site teams for equipment systems protocol training summer intern training and in the coordination of site tours.
Develop implement and follow SOPs JSAs and best practices for formulation evaluation application testing and related equipment and ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Syngentas HS&E guidelines and best practices.
Safely and proficiently carry out laboratory-based and seed treatment experiments protocols and testing.
Monitor and maintain application testing equipment and testing spaces.
Maintain high-quality and complete written and digital records according to best practices and guidelines.
Participate in and contribute to regional Seedcare groups meetings and initiatives.

Qualifications :

. a science or engineering discipline such as Chemical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Agronomy Applied Biology Chemistry or other Agricultural discipline.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the development or evaluation of seed treatment products or related formulations.
A high level of proficiency in and understanding of laboratory techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment application testing equipment and scientific investigation methodologies.
An aptitude for the use and operation of mechanical equipment.
Technical knowledge as it relates to the use and registration of seed treatment and crop protection products in Canada and North America.
Interpersonal skills are required to communicate advise delegate negotiate or influence others and build productive working relationships.
A team player collaborator and stakeholder.
Analytical skills to interpret and summarize scientific data and information.
Planning and time management skills to organize prioritize schedule and coordinate work activities for multiple projects.
Ability to independently operate and conduct basic maintenance of application testing and formulation evaluation equipment.
Have and continue to develop a general understanding of local and general agronomy and grower production practices including seed treatment and application technology.
Ability to work safely in a laboratory and application testing environment.
Ability to travel up to 10 % of time.

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.

WL: 3B

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Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

THIS IS AN 18-MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

Accountabilities:

Collaborate with formulation development engineering production and supply teams and other stakeholders to perform application testing robust fitness for use testing and formulation evaluation to ensure our products meet customers requirements and can be successfully applied.
Generate high-quality technical reports and evaluations in support of product regulatory submission and new product introduction and alert key stakeholders of findings.
Prepare formulation and application-related portions of product labels including directions for use.
Provide technical support to commercial teams in addressing product service inquiries and generating innovative technical content to promote application best practices campaigns.
Work with product marketing and technical development colleagues to find opportunities to differentiate and position our products for sustained competitive advantage.
Identify and evaluate new and emerging seed treatment application and product handling technologies.
Provide administrative support to the site teams for equipment systems protocol training summer intern training and in the coordination of site tours.
Develop implement and follow SOPs JSAs and best practices for formulation evaluation application testing and related equipment and ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Syngentas HS&E guidelines and best practices.
Safely and proficiently carry out laboratory-based and seed treatment experiments protocols and testing.
Monitor and maintain application testing equipment and testing spaces.
Maintain high-quality and complete written and digital records according to best practices and guidelines.
Participate in and contribute to regional Seedcare groups meetings and initiatives.

Qualifications :

. a science or engineering discipline such as Chemical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Agronomy Applied Biology Chemistry or other Agricultural discipline.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the development or evaluation of seed treatment products or related formulations.
A high level of proficiency in and understanding of laboratory techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment application testing equipment and scientific investigation methodologies.
An aptitude for the use and operation of mechanical equipment.
Technical knowledge as it relates to the use and registration of seed treatment and crop protection products in Canada and North America.
Interpersonal skills are required to communicate advise delegate negotiate or influence others and build productive working relationships.
A team player collaborator and stakeholder.
Analytical skills to interpret and summarize scientific data and information.
Planning and time management skills to organize prioritize schedule and coordinate work activities for multiple projects.
Ability to independently operate and conduct basic maintenance of application testing and formulation evaluation equipment.
Have and continue to develop a general understanding of local and general agronomy and grower production practices including seed treatment and application technology.
Ability to work safely in a laboratory and application testing environment.
Ability to travel up to 10 % of time.

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.

WL: 3B

#LI-ONSITE

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience
SQL
Accounts Receivable
.NET
DICOM
Cash Application
Product Demos
Sonography
Customer Support
Medical Imaging
Technical Support
Application Support

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