Seed Production Agronomist
Jefferson, OH - USA
Job Summary
Supports execution of all phases of seed production for assigned growers from contracting through delivery to provide a high-quality reliable and timely seed supply to the facility. Operates within an HSE-first culture and contributes to continuous improvement in production quality and field practices.
Accountabilities:
- Support grower recruitment onboarding and contract administration under guidance of senior agronomists.
- Conduct regular field scouting and crop monitoring; document observations and report findings to the production lead.
- Assist detasseling rouging and pollination-management planning and coordination where applicable.
- Collect accurate field data including stand counts disease/pest observations purity inspections and yield estimates.
- Support harvest planning and logistics coordination with growers and site personnel.
- Assist parent-seed inventory allocation and variety distribution to seed producers.
- Execute agronomic production plans developed by senior team members and communicate directed adjustments to growers.
- Coordinate with growers on agronomic inputs in line with production specifications.
- Support bin-sampling activities in accordance with QMS requirements and maintain field records compliant with WPS and EPA requirements.
- Assist grower contract execution field mapping state seed certification management and production-system data entry.
- Use agronomic technology to record and track field activity; support continuous improvement and mentor Production Technicians.
- Build AI literacy while applying governance data protection quality controls and human accountability.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Advanced degree preferred in Agronomy Crop Science Plant Science or related field.
- Less than 3 years of experience in seed production agronomy or field crop management.
- Basic corn soybean and field-crop production and crop-physiology knowledge.
- Ability to identify common pests diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
- Accurate data collection and documentation.
- Grower communication.
- WPS/HSE awareness.
- Precision-agriculture GPS mapping and production-data platform proficiency.
- Adaptability to changing field conditions.
- Maintains accurate timely field documentation while responding effectively to dynamic growing conditions.
- Builds constructive grower relationships and executes direction with disciplined attention to quality safety and specifications.
- Develops agronomic judgment and reliable field practices through active coaching and continuous learning.
Physical demands / working conditions:
- Ability to walk seed production fields in varied terrain and all weather conditions including dusty and hot environments.
- Availability to work up to 7 days per week during planting detasseling inspection and harvest.
- Extensive vehicle travel during peak seasons.
- Field-based work predominates during the growing season.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
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
About Company
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