We have an exciting opportunity to join our UK Seeds Business as Seeds Trials Specialist. This is a critical role within the Seeds business to execute trials and experiments that generate data to support new product launches, positioning of varieties and support development of decision support tools. You will also champion seeds trials within the wider trialling team and will have a particular focus on understanding how different cereal varieties fit within sustainable farming systems.

This role will be based out of Cambridgeshire sites, between the offices at Fulbourn and Whittlesford.

Roles/responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

• Conduct an agreed number of trials/experiments through all stages from initial planning to completion of final report, to local quality standards (e.g. GEP) and HSE standards, with minimal or no supervision.
• The Seeds Trials Specialist should take a leading role in understanding how varieties fit in sustainable farming systems which will require an understanding of regenerative agriculture, soil management and an interest in policy.
• Build a network of growers that have the capability and interest to run farm scale variety trials and work with colleagues to upskill our ability to interpret farm scale trials.

Requisite Experience, Skills and Behaviours

• Solid experience in the agricultural or agri-engineering industry, ideally with strong understanding of UK cereal farming
• Experience in conducting field trials to GEP quality standards
• Knowledge of seed varieties and crop protection products
• Full driving licence essential
• Excellent communication skills including the ability present to external and internal audiences
• Experience of operating farm machinery, including tractors, combine harvesters etc
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture & engineering or equivalent related subject or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
• BASIS/FACTs, PA1, PA2 and PA11 advantageous, although full training will be given
• Flexibility in working hours with out of office hours required to fulfill the role successfully

In return for your skills and knowledge Syngenta will offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including vehicle, excellent pension scheme, bonus scheme and life insurance
• 31.5 days annual leave
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and a wide range of training options to strengthen existing technical knowledge
• Coaching and mentoring

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

About Syngenta

Syngenta is leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.