Research Technician - Agronomy IPM
Company Name:
Syngenta
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to one purpose: bringing plant potential to life. We contribute to addressing some of the planet's most critical issues such as the rising demand for food from a growing population.
Working for Syngenta offers you the opportunity to play a part in addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing global agriculture today where we need to feed 200,000 more people every day.
Come be part of our good growth plan: one planet, six commitments:
Make crops more efficient, rescue more farmland and help biodiversity flourish; empower smallholders, help people stay safe and look after each worker. Our work matters.
There has never been a better time to join Syngenta!
Role Purpose/Accountabilities:
Role purpose:
- The Agronomy Research Technician will support the Agronomy
manager
with seed treating and trait screening process and activities.
Accountabilities:
- Maintain accurate seed treatment and trait screening records.
- Maintain seed treatment and trait screening equipment
- Schedule and carry out trait screens for TID and CN groups.
- Implement seed treating needs across all groups (Parent Seed, PPT, etc.)
- Assist with other chemical applications as required.
- Train workers assisting in seed treating and trait screening processes.
Knowledge, Skills &
Experience: Knowledge, experience & capabilities /
Critical knowledge: :
- Good understanding of pest management practices and chemistry.
- Knowledge of and ability to use
computer
hardware and software for data management and analysis. E.g., ArcInfo, Excel, Access.
- General understanding of seed treating and trait screening machinery and utilization.
- Knowledge of nursery management practices and requirements.
- Knowledge of seed crop research, production and quality assurance practices.
- Diagnoses and troubleshooting, for equipment problems, etc.
Critical
Experience:
Experience in tropical agricultural research preferred. Knowledge of farm operations and agronomy necessary. Ability to maintain/obtain a Commercial Applicator's License within 3 months of start date. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong computer skills are helpful. The ability to function effectively as a team member and to perform detailed work is necessary. The ideal candidate will also be flexible, adaptable and safety-oriented.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:
- Ability to establish priorities and oversee multiple research activities simultaneously at peak work periods.
- Excellent leadership, team building and interpersonal skills, especially those required to successfully function as part of a cross-functional team.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem solving skills.
- Ability to understand, communicate, supervise, and execute complex instructions.
- Capacity to innovate in a focused and product-oriented manner.
Critical leadership capabilities:
Set Direction
- Sets ambitious strategic goals
- Communicates inspirationally
Create Edge
- Steps beyond comfort zones
- Fosters culture of creativity and innovation
Drive Results
- Focuses energy on must-wins
- Manages performance to high standard
Liberate Potential
- Develop self and others
- Recognizes and celebrates success
Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges:
- Timely recordkeeping and documentation of information. Critical timeliness of seed treatment, trait screening applications and implementation.
Additional Information:
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE
Essential Functions:
- Frequent travel to seed research and production sites on Kauai.
- Periods of intense work at critical times during the crop cycle and growing season.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING
Essential Functions:
- Indoor - extensive work at a computer for long periods of time.
- Outdoor - extensive field work and supervision of technical field staff.
To apply, click here: http://bit.ly/1epROg9Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Syngenta
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to one purpose: bringing plant potential to life. We contribute to addressing some of the planet's most critical issues such as the rising demand for food from a growing population.
Working for Syngenta offers you the opportunity to play a part in addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing global agriculture today where we need to feed 200,000 more people every day.
Come be part of our good growth plan: one planet, six commitments:
Make crops more efficient, rescue more farmland and help biodiversity flourish; empower smallholders, help people stay safe and look after each worker. Our work matters.
There has never been a better time to join Syngenta!
Role Purpose/Accountabilities:
Role purpose:
- The Agronomy Research Technician will support the Agronomy
manager
with seed treating and trait screening process and activities.
Accountabilities:
- Maintain accurate seed treatment and trait screening records.
- Maintain seed treatment and trait screening equipment
- Schedule and carry out trait screens for TID and CN groups.
- Implement seed treating needs across all groups (Parent Seed, PPT, etc.)
- Assist with other chemical applications as required.
- Train workers assisting in seed treating and trait screening processes.
Knowledge, Skills &
Experience: Knowledge, experience & capabilities /
Critical knowledge: :
- Good understanding of pest management practices and chemistry.
- Knowledge of and ability to use
computer
hardware and software for data management and analysis. E.g., ArcInfo, Excel, Access.
- General understanding of seed treating and trait screening machinery and utilization.
- Knowledge of nursery management practices and requirements.
- Knowledge of seed crop research, production and quality assurance practices.
- Diagnoses and troubleshooting, for equipment problems, etc.
Critical
Experience:
Experience in tropical agricultural research preferred. Knowledge of farm operations and agronomy necessary. Ability to maintain/obtain a Commercial Applicator's License within 3 months of start date. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong computer skills are helpful. The ability to function effectively as a team member and to perform detailed work is necessary. The ideal candidate will also be flexible, adaptable and safety-oriented.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:
- Ability to establish priorities and oversee multiple research activities simultaneously at peak work periods.
- Excellent leadership, team building and interpersonal skills, especially those required to successfully function as part of a cross-functional team.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem solving skills.
- Ability to understand, communicate, supervise, and execute complex instructions.
- Capacity to innovate in a focused and product-oriented manner.
Critical leadership capabilities:
Set Direction
- Sets ambitious strategic goals
- Communicates inspirationally
Create Edge
- Steps beyond comfort zones
- Fosters culture of creativity and innovation
Drive Results
- Focuses energy on must-wins
- Manages performance to high standard
Liberate Potential
- Develop self and others
- Recognizes and celebrates success
Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges:
- Timely recordkeeping and documentation of information. Critical timeliness of seed treatment, trait screening applications and implementation.
Additional Information:
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE
Essential Functions:
- Frequent travel to seed research and production sites on Kauai.
- Periods of intense work at critical times during the crop cycle and growing season.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING
Essential Functions:
- Indoor - extensive work at a computer for long periods of time.
- Outdoor - extensive field work and supervision of technical field staff.
To apply, click here: http://bit.ly/1epROg9Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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