Date of posting here April 25, 2009 Type of position Industry position- Permanent Employer Syngenta Description of Employer Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our 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. Syngenta employees have a major impact on the health and wellbeing of communities all around the world. They work in a focused, highly collaborative culture and benefit from the training, development and inspirational colleagues that you’d expect to find in a fast growing, international company. There’s never been a better time to join Syngenta. For more information on working for Syngenta, please visit http://www.syngenta.com Location Kekahah, HI Salary DOE Benefits Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. Closing date of competition 05/30/2009 Date position available 04/20/2009 Description of duties Role Purpose - The Agronomy Planting Research Associate will coordinate and execute Nursery and Trait planting and transplanting operations and provide guidance for the execution of Parent Seed plantings in a highly team-oriented environment. Accountabilities – Maintain planting calendar, lead planting planning meetings, coordinate with project RAs to ensure effective and efficient execution of all planting activities. Participate in land allocation decision making Ensure compliance with all regulatory and stewardship requirements. Supervise and train staff to complete planting activties. Oversee tasks completed by third-party contract labor to ensure business objectives are achieved. Manage field measurement and marking procedures and verify that all plantings are isolated according to regulatory compliance and stewardship requirements. GPS fields using Trimble, submit GPS coordinates for regulated plantings. Utilize ArcGIS and GPS software for electronic documentation/record archiving of field maps and related information and maintain separate measurement file. Work closely with the maintenance to ensure that all planting equipment is operated and maintained in a way that will maximize efficiency, longevity and error-free operation, including maintaining records and ensuring regular scheduled servicing. Manage timely and error-free crop destruct operations to initiate the volunteer process. Maintain restricted use pesticide records, bird chasing/planting calendar schedule. Assist with drip/irrigation supply ordering as needed and support for tillage operations when needed Qualifications sought Critical Knowledge B.S. in agriculture or equivalent experience in tropical agricultural research preferred. Thorough working knowledge of drip and overhead-irrigated row crop production practices. Good understanding of cultural practices (weed control, soil fertility practices, etc.). Excellent knowledge of operation, repair, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of cone, precision, finger pickup, and transplanting planting equipment and systems. Effective working knowledge of survey and measuring equipment (GPS, range finders). Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software for data management and communication, planting allocation. E.g., ArcInfo (GIS), Excel, Access. Thorough knowledge of the maize breeding processes and nursery management practices and requirements. Knowledge of seed crop research, production and quality assurance practices. Critical Experience Ability to maintain/obtain a Commercial Drivers and Pesticide Applicators License. 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, oversee, and execute complex work instructions. Capacity to innovate in a focused and product-oriented manner. Critical Leadership Capabilities Set Direction: Hawaii operations are critical to the success of research and supply chain projects. Crop Care practices must therefore be effective, safe, reliable and consistent to achieve the delivery of target seed quantities. Create Edge: Identify opportunities to improve the way we produce seed in Hawaii. This position requires a commitment to seeking out and evaluation alternatives that will allow greater productivity and efficiency. Liberate Potential: Team orientation is critical as this role supports all functional groups (Traits, Nursery and Parent Seed) and requires frequent interaction with other members of the cultural team. 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. 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. Contact for additional information Kathy Rhodes PHONE: 763-593-7387 EMAIL: kathleen.rhodes@yoh.com Application procedure   Submit what Resume Submit to Apply online at http://syngentacareers.com apply to job id 1235 Additional Information EOE