Operations Technician

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 an Operations Technician in Nampa ID. This role will support all activities from seed to seed to ensure the successful execution of vegetable research trials in open-field and greenhouse environments.

Accountabilities 

• Perform on- and off-station field and greenhouse trialing support and organization activities such as planning field trials planting gathering relevant data tissue sampling pollinating harvesting seed request fulfillment and processing seed.
• Effectively lead crews of contract labor in field activities to ensure trial accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Support station agronomic practices such as field preparation work irrigation and weed control.
• Operate farm equipment such as tractors planters and harvesters.
• Ensure effective communication with peers breeding teams and supervisors regarding work progress.
• Follow and apply all HSE (Health Safety & Environment) and Stewardship practices as well as provide support to site management with the functional activities of a research facility.
• Be on call for field and greenhouse emergencies or unscheduled work based on business needs or weather conditions (including weekends).

Qualifications :

Required  

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This covers but is not limited to OPT CPT and H-1B visa holders.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BS/BA in agronomy horticulture plant science or an agricultural related field preferred.
• Possession or ability to obtain forklift certification (training provided).
• Hands on experience in operating GPS-equipped tractors and planters is desirable.
• Understanding of agriculture and agronomy practices is desirable.
• Experience in agricultural research with an understanding of sweet corn green beans peas and onion production is desirable.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable drivers history is required.
• Ability to use MS Office especially Word and Excel and other standard software.
• Capable of working extended hours and weekends in all weather conditions during time critical periods of the growing season.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information :

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration 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