Spr Field Technology Associate
job description
Job Description
At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Production and Supply team is currently seeking a SPR Field Technology Associate located in Waterloo, NE.
Responsibilities
Trialing Activities:
Perform all trialing activities including planting, pollination, pesticide applications, harvest, seed cleaning, seed packaging, seed treating, labeling, and data recording.
Land Preparation and Chemical Management:
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.
Equipment and Inventory Management:
Maintain a log for all critical facility and farm equipment maintenance. Manage and maintain accurate supply and seed inventories for trialing.
Data Management:
Input and maintain data in the functional data system. Support all activities of seeds production research trialing.
Collaboration and Innovation:
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.
Regulatory Compliance and Supervision:
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.