Crop Nutrition Analyst
- Contract
Company Description
Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across 100+ countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.
Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Additionally, we are also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain technical expertise in nutrient detection tools and equipment used for assessing plant metabolic activity and nutritional status.
- Establish baseline measurements for nutrient levels and metabolic indicators across seed tomato plant populations on the farm.
- Create comprehensive operational manuals detailing the configuration, operation, and maintenance procedures for all analytical tools and equipment.
- Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer programmes for stakeholders on the proper use and maintenance of detection tools and analytical equipment.
- Analyse business context, data flow throughout the production process, and coordinate with external partners including R&D departments to ensure alignment of nutrition strategies.
- Monitor crop nutrition status and identify nutrient deficiencies or imbalances; provide recommendations for corrective actions and optimisation.
- Investigate and provide analytical support on ad hoc issues, challenges, and anomalies related to crop nutrition and plant health.
- Prepare, analyse, and present comprehensive crop nutrition reports to management, including trends, findings, and actionable insights.
- Maintain detailed records and documentation of all nutrient analyses, baseline data, and monitoring activities in compliance with company standards.
- Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and actively participate in and support organisational initiatives aimed at enhancing crop nutrition management practices.
- Adhere to GSPP (Good Seed Production Practices) and Phyto Sanitation rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Comply with all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) rules and regulations, and champion the implementation of Syngenta HSE policies across all activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate nutrition data into broader crop management and production planning strategies.
- Undertake any other duties and projects as may be allocated from time to time.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or a related field.
- Understanding of crop physiology, plant nutrition, pest and disease management, and fertigation systems.
- Proficiency in using analytical tools and equipment for nutrient detection and metabolic activity assessment.
Additional Information
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Integrity and Intellectual honesty.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
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