Hiring: Agronomic Research Scientist Company: Syngenta Location: Slater, IA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:15:54 Employment Type: Part-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, R About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in a commercial or R&D agronomy role, with a strong technical background and understanding of sales/commercial aspects. Required Skills: •Build and maintain collaborative relationships with sales and agronomy teams across Eastern Commercial Units to identify regional needs and deliver targeted agronomic solutions. •Lead the complete research lifecycle, from study design and prioritization through pre-planting preparations, including technology agreements, seed treatment, plot planning, and field mapping for corn and soybean variety trials. •Oversee all field activities, including planting, plot maintenance, harvest operations, treatment applications, data collection, and supervision of part-time research personnel across multiple research sites. •Conduct statistical analysis of yield and agronomic data; prepare technical reports and presentations; and confidently present research findings to internal teams, dealers, customers, and industry influencers. •Maintain research equipment precision and efficiency through routine maintenance, seasonal preparation, and innovative equipment design to support accurate treatment applications and data collection. Qualifications: •Ph.D. and/or M.S. in Agronomy or a related field strongly preferred. •Candidates without postgraduate training, but holding a B.S. in Agronomy with five or more years of experience conducting agronomy research trials and statistical data analysis, will be considered. •Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver key messages clearly and concisely. •Good personnel and facility management skills. •In-depth understanding of statistical principles and data analysis. •Knowledge of farming best practices, seed technologies, and crop protection. •Demonstrated capacity to skillfully plan, organize, and monitor performance to meet deadlines. •Demonstrated capacity to coach people to excel by giving clear, direct, and skillful feedback. •Demonstrated capacity to help teams understand how objectives are aligned with company strategy and how they add value. Compensation: •Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!