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Syngenta Group

Trialing Specialist Technician

Glenview, IL · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all ... This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing research-level yield trials on time, with ...

Syngenta Group

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all ... This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing research-level yield trials on time, with ...

Syngenta

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL

$24 - $28/hr

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all ... This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing researchlevel yield trials on time, with ...

Syngenta

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL

$24 - $28/hr

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all ... This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing researchlevel yield trials on time, with ...

Syngenta

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all ... This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing researchlevel yield trials on time, with ...

Syngenta

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all ... This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing researchlevel yield trials on time, with ...

Syngenta

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL

$24 - $28/hr

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all ... This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing researchlevel yield trials on time, with ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Insect Research, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Insect Research, you need an advanced degree in entomology or a related biological science, along with strong analytical and project management skills. Familiarity with laboratory techniques, field research tools, statistical analysis software, and possibly certifications in pest management or research ethics are typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you guide research teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills ensure research projects are conducted efficiently, ethically, and yield valuable scientific or practical outcomes.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Manager Insect Research, and how can they be addressed?

A Manager Insect Research often navigates challenges such as balancing multiple research projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a diverse team of scientists and technicians. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are crucial to coordinate field and laboratory work, secure funding, and report findings to stakeholders. Proactively fostering collaboration and staying updated on the latest entomological methods can help overcome these challenges and drive successful project outcomes.

What does a Manager Insect Research do?

A Manager Insect Research oversees scientific studies and projects related to insects, often within agricultural, environmental, or biological research organizations. Their responsibilities include designing experiments, managing research teams, analyzing data, and reporting findings to stakeholders or regulatory agencies. They also ensure compliance with safety and ethical standards, secure funding for research, and may collaborate with other scientists or industry professionals. This role requires strong leadership skills, a background in entomology or a related field, and experience in project management. By coordinating research efforts, they contribute to advancements in pest control, pollination, and ecological balance.
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Trialing Specialist Technician

Syngenta Group

Evansville, IL • On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We're a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
Please note: this is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located within a one-hour commuting radius of Evansville, IL.
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Trialing Specialist Technician to support our Evansville, IL site.
This role will support the Trialing Manager in executing research-level yield trials on time, with high precision and accuracy, in a safe and compliant manner, in order to generate the highest-quality data to enable identification of superior-performing products in corn, soybean, and wheat during the growing season.
This position will have a designated break period between growing seasons (approximately three months). This role is a Peak Time Employee position, which is a permanent full-time employment arrangement that allows the business to meet seasonal demands while enabling the employee to take an extended single leave during the non-busy months of the calendar year (one annual unpaid break required each year).
This is an annual position beginning February 1, with the assignment ending October 31.
Accountabilities:
  • Function as an integral member of a team responsible for planting, plot maintenance, spraying, note taking (phenotyping), and harvesting research-level yield trial plots.
  • Operate and maintain agricultural machinery and/or agricultural research equipment, such as precision planters, drones, automated phenotyping equipment, and research combines.
  • Perform all tasks and work in a manner compliant with and supportive of all safety- and stewardship-related company policies and practices, as well as completion of all required company training courses.
  • Support tasks to achieve the Trialing Manager's desired results (e.g., assisting the team with field layout, planting, phenotyping, and harvest).
  • Effectively and regularly communicate with peers and supervisors regarding project status, work-related activities, and the quality and timeliness of data collected.
  • Plant, spray, maintain, and harvest research-level corn, soybean, and wheat trials to meet data quality standards and operational deadlines.

Qualifications
Required:
  • Associate's degree in agriculture related discipline and/or relevant experience.
  • A valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's history is required.
  • Ability to work in high or low temperature conditions in field or greenhouse. Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the growing season.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.

Desired:
  • Experience in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, and/or agricultural research equipment.
  • Ability 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.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a federal medical card to operate commercial motor vehicles is required.
  • Pesticide Applicators License Holder or ability to acquire.
  • A basic understanding of agriculture and agronomy practices is desirable.
  • A basic understanding of the practices and procedures that affect trial data precision and accuracy.
  • Experience in the operation, adjustment, maintenance of and ability to do minor repairs on various plot equipment, such as a planter, tractor, cultivator, sprayer, and combine.

Additional Information
Salary for the role is between $24 - $28 per hour.
What We Offer:
  • A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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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