Job Description

The candidate in this position will be responsible for driving biological and digital innovation within the organization, by performing specialized research tasks in cross-functional program areas. The candidate will supply crucial technical and digital support to research scientists, to enable effective planning and execution of diverse R&D trials. Besides performing both standard and non-standard research assignments, the candidate is contributing to innovation and sustainability efforts by devoting complementary technical knowledge, such as engineering, digital expertise, and biotechnology know-how.

Duties:

• Support R&D trials and collaborate with digital product biologists in collecting, processing, and interpreting remote sensing data.
• Work with R&D scientists to provide support in laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials (trial planning, refining application methods, data collection).
• Functions as digital champion on site and act as main contact point to digital product development stakeholders.
• Effectively contribute to project planning and execution by defining experimental objectives and seek continuous improvement of R&D processes, suggesting and implementing enhancements.
• Carry out routine or bespoke experimental trials.
• Generate high quality biology data to support the development of new crop protection solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in biology, agriculture, ag biotech or similar field, or A.S. degree in agriculture, biotechnology or similar with 4 years’ experience as technician.
• Proficiency developed through job-related training and/or considerable on-the-job experience.
• FAA remote pilot license of advantage.
• Agricultural engineering, or biotechnology know-how with an affinity for digital and remote sensing technologies.
• High scientific rigor and resilience to adapt to dynamic project requests.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

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.

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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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