Field Scientist

As a Field Biologist you will carry out all elements of development trials across crop protection and seed development disciplines including site discovery and selection field preparation product application maintenance assessment and reporting to the required standards (GEP). 

The applicant will generate high-quality field trial data and ensure its timely delivery contribute to the planning implementation and reporting of field trials within our EAME profiling and product development programmes and apply your technical and agronomic expertise to help develop new and innovative solutions. 

The role will be based out of our field station in the Cambridge area. The role is both technical and physical in nature so the applicant should expect to do all aspects of conducting field trials. 

Responsibilities/accountabilities will also include:

• Conduct and manage an agreed number of field trials through all stages from initial planning to completion of the final report to local quality and HSE standards with minimal or no supervision. 

• Lead in trial excellence to achieve project objectives. 

• Contribute to project and trial planning and design. 

• Ensure the rapid availability of data and interpretation for Global and EAME use (ARM and presentations). 

• Provide scientific data interpretation and recommendations for the next steps in a project. 

• Support the conduct of field trial visits. 

• Develop and flag innovative ideas for portfolio opportunities and solutions based on product and agronomic know-how. 

• Effectively manage multi-trial sites on commercial farms including site design farmer liaison and compensation negotiations. 

• Plan plant manage and maintain crops for optimum trial success. 

• Assist in the training of new staff. 

• Contribute to the writing and maintenance of standard operating procedures. 

• Keep trial facilities in order and running according to local quality and HSE standards. 

• Care for trial experimental and maintenance equipment. 

• Store experimental chemicals and plant material according to local quality and HSE standards. 

• Contribute to trial budget compliance. 

Qualifications and required experience:

• A scientific mindset applied to the planning execution interpretation and reporting of field trials. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written verbal and presentation. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Experience in data interpretation and analysis for both regulatory and commercial use.

Additional Information :

Site Details

Syngentas site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngentas Crop Protection Seeds Flowers and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales marketing technical support customer support HR Finance and administration functions.  

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.
• Good onsite facilities

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time