Field Scientist at Syngenta

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

Timely and effective planning, execution, analysis and reporting of trials to achieve registrations for key which will contribute to the future profitability and growth of the business.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Successful trials: achieve average of 90%
• Proactive participation in and contribution to protocol management
• Timeous trial planning and execution.
• Reporting of trial results. Also observations/results not specified in the protocol.
• Identification of problems, opportunities and threats.
• Technical assistance to sales, marketing and technical departments.
• Contact and communication with internal and external Stakeholders.
• Equipment maintenance

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Critical Knowledge
• Product development procedures
• GAP and GLP principles
• Good knowledge of products, diseases, pests, nematodes, weeds, and applicable crops
• Good knowledge of agricultural practices and crop protection

Critical Skills

• Identify opportunities, recognize threats and to be pro-active (problem identification and solving)
• Work independently
• Innovative mindset
• Results driven
• Communication in English and Afrikaans with stakeholders.
• Application and evaluation methodology
• Report writing
• Results interpretation
• Planning and organizing
• Presentations - Formal and field (English and Afrikaans)
• Personal discipline
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to initiate first contacts
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills

Experience

B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture with majors in plant pathology or entomology or agronomy, preferably with 2 years product development experience

Additional Information

• Role will involve local & ad-hoc international travel
• Locations for the role: Potchefstroom, Pretoria or Nelspruit
• Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer
• Should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please assume that it is unsuccessful