Agricultural Field Technician
- Full-time
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
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, Syngenta's Research & Development Seeds team is seeking a Agricultural Field Technician in Carmona, Seville. This role will support the delivery of seed development activities across field and nursery operations by:
Accountabilities:
- Planning and executing core agronomic operations - sowing, planting, sampling, harvesting, maintenance, and crop isolations - in both field and nursery settings.
- Recording and reporting agronomic data (flowering, diseases, and other key indicators) using Syngenta's operational tools and standards.
- Supporting greenhouse operations in Carmona during off-peak field periods, contributing to year-round productivity.
- Coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth information flow and alignment across the seed production cycle.
- Supervising temporary field staff when required, and actively contributing to process improvement and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Agricultural Engineering degree or FP in any agricultural field.
- Solid knowledge of agronomy; basic understanding of plant breeding is a plus.
- Previous experience in field or greenhouse agricultural activities, including crop management or seed-related operations.
- Familiarity with driving and handling agricultural machinery.
- Proficiency with standard IT tools (Microsoft Office).
- Functional level of English (able to communicate); French is a plus.
- Strong teamwork mindset, results orientation, and ability to adapt to changing seasonal demands
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous events throughout the year.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning)
Syngenta 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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