Research Associate 3

Syngenta Group

. Plan and perform seasonal routine tasks including communicating, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvesting yield trials .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • North Dakota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agricultural practices, including precision agriculture, plant genetics, and trial data management. Proficient in operating agricultural machinery and maintaining high-quality field trial data through effective communication and teamwork.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AgriculturePrecision Agriculture Equipment ExperiencePesticide Applicators License HolderCDL Class A With AirbrakesData Collection And Analysis

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Hard Skills

PlantingPhenotypingPollinatingHarvestingData CollectionAgronomic PracticesTrial Data PrecisionField Trial ManagementSeed Technology KnowledgePlant Breeding Methodologies

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunicationProblem Resolution

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSmartsheetsProprietary IT SystemsAlmaco EquipmentPrecision Planting Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Remote Pilot LicensePesticide Applicators LicenseCDL Class A With Airbrakes

Industry Keywords

Agricultural MachineryField TrialsAgronomic ManagementSeed PackagingPlant Genetics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and perform seasonal routine tasks including communicating, packaging, planting, note taking, and harvesting yield trials
Operate and maintain agricultural machinery and/or agricultural research equipment in the field
Maintain the integrity of seed packaging, field layout, planting, data collection, and harvesting
Comply with safety and stewardship-related company policies and complete required training
Supervise third-party contract labor and Syngenta full-time staff on and off site
Resolve minor problems or complaints
Perform planting, phenotyping, pollinating, and harvesting
Communicate regularly with peers and supervisors about project and work activity status
Provide high-quality field trial data through timely and accurate note collection and sound trial execution
Support local trialing efforts and the Trialing Manager’s targeted goals through continuous innovation and optimal field trial management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in an agriculture-related discipline and/or relevant experience preferred
Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems
Basic understanding of plant genetics and breeding desirable
Understanding of practices and procedures impacting trial data precision and accuracy
Understanding and demonstrated use of modern agronomic practices
Ability to communicate and work well as part of a team
Remote Pilot Licences or ability to acquire
CDL Class A with Airbrakes or ability to acquire
Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire
Ability to use MS Office, Smartsheets, and other standard office software
Ability to use and support proprietary IT systems for data collection/analysis, tracking agronomic practices, and metric and KPI tracking
Familiarity with seed technology industry and plant breeding methodologies
Knowledge of best practices in agronomic management
Knowledge of or experience with Almaco or precision planting equipment
Knowledge of or experience operating commercial or research combines

Benefits

Comp & perks

A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance
Flexible work options
Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) starting the 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