At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Production and Supply team is currently seeking a SPR Field Technology Associate located in Waterloo, NE.  

Responsibilities

Trialing Activities: Perform all trialing activities including planting, pollination, pesticide applications, harvest, seed cleaning, seed packaging, seed treating, labeling, and data recording. 

Land Preparation and Chemical Management: Prepare land for planting, including cultivating, equipment transportation, planting, setting up irrigation, and fertilizing. Coordinate, determine quantities, order, and arrange and/or apply needed agricultural chemicals. 

Equipment and Inventory Management: Maintain a log for all critical facility and farm equipment maintenance. Manage and maintain accurate supply and seed inventories for trialing. 

Data Management: Input and maintain data in the functional data system. Support all activities of seeds production research trialing. 

Collaboration and Innovation: Collaborate and assist with other Seeds Production Research sites. Work with production managers, agronomists, and technicians to test and implement new technologies in production fields. 

Regulatory Compliance and Supervision: Obtain a CDL, Pesticide applicator and Drone license. Supervise temporary employees. Ensure full HSE compliance, promote environmentally sustainable solutions, and abide by regulatory and stewardship guidelines for seed and trial management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AA or BS degree in an agricultural discipline preferred
• 1 – 3 years field research experience.
• Experience operating farm and/or research equipment. 
• Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, and other standard office software.
• Farm equipment and machinery operation, including but not limited to Tractor, Planter, Lateral Pivot Irrigator, Sprayer equipment, Drone, and Seed Conditioning Equipment. 
• Good organizational skills and ability to abide by trial protocols.
• Ability to work in a team and to communicate with individuals.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (desired) 
• 80% of work performed at production location, field or meetings. 
• 20% of work performed in standard office. 
• Ability to work under different weather conditions, exposure to inclement weather conditions while working outside. 
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 60 pounds during the physically demanding growing season. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have or have the ability to acquire and maintain a CDL, Pesticide Applicator license and Drone pilot license. 

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

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