Syngenta · 10 hours ago
Trialing Specialist Technician
Brookings, SD
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSyngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers and growers. The Trialing Specialist Technician will support the Trialing Manager in executing research level yield trials, ensuring high precision and accuracy to generate quality data for superior product identification in crops such as corn, soybean, and wheat.
AgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
Function as an integral member of a team responsible for planting, plot maintenance, spraying, note taking (phenotyping) and harvesting research level yield trial plots
Operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery, and or agricultural research equipment to include: precision planters, drones, automated phenotyping equipment and research combines
Perform all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses
Support on tasks in order to achieve the Trialing managers desired results, e.g., assisting the team with field layout, planting, phenotyping, harvest
Effectively and regularly communicate with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects, status of work related activities, quality and timeliness of data collected
Qualification
Required
A valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's history is required
Ability to acquire and maintain a federal medical card to operate commercial motor vehicles is required
Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire
Must be able to work with a moderate level of supervision while traveling to off-site locations to prepare, plant and accurately collect and manage data obtained from trials
Plant, spray, maintain and harvest research level corn, soybean and wheat trials to meet data quality standard and operational deadlines
Preferred
A.S. degree in an agricultural related discipline preferred and/or equivalent related experience considered
Experience in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, and or agricultural research equipment is desirable
Experience in the operation, adjustment, maintenance of and ability to do minor repairs on various plot equipment, including a planter, tractor, cultivator, sprayer, combine is desirable
Benefits
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.
Company
Syngenta
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-05-29Grant· $2.97M
2016-02-04Acquired
2000-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Fabio Neufeld
Head of Financial Solutions
Jean Albert
Global Head Crop Protection R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management
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