SPR Field & Process Technology Associate

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

Job Description

Responsible for the comprehension management of SPR’s research farm (Elk Farm) located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, including the operation and maintenance of all farm equipment and the seed conditioning line. This role executes and coordinates field logistics, including soil sampling, seedbed preparation, planting, spraying, irrigation, data collection, harvest and seed cleaning and conditioning.

Duties:

• Perform all trialing activities including planting, pollination, pesticide applications, harvest, seed cleaning, seed packaging, seed treating, labeling, and data recording.
• 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.
• Maintain a log for all critical facility and farm equipment maintenance. Manage and maintain accurate supply and seed inventories for trialing.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (desired)
• 80% of work performed at production location, field or meetings.
• 20% of work performed in standard office.

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• 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. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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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