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Research Associate – Kunia, HI – 1075
| Location: | Kunia, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
|---|---|
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Posted: | 23rd Dec 2008 |
| Closing Date: | 1st Jan 2008 |
| Posted By: | Syngenta |
| Details: | |
| Research Associate – Kunia, HI – 1075 Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with 22,000 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. 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. Research Associate – Kunia, HI – 1075 Role Purpose In a highly team-oriented environment the Tropical Agronomy Research Associate IPM will support all agronomic team inputs into the Corn and Soybean nurseries, corn isos and Parent Seed to ensure they are executed safely, accurately, timely, in the most cost effective manner and according to all Syngenta Stewardship policies and protocols. This is measured by nurseries and isos accomplishing their timelines, reliability of seed increases and crosses, precision of MAS sampling, planting/harvesting accuracy, nursery maintenance and budget efficiency. Accountabilities Keeping Syngenta’s best in class Safety and Stewardship principles, practices and protocols in mind • Preparing and application of herbicide for weed control • Develop, Review and Execute protocols developed by Agronomy Management staff • Preparing and application of fungicides and insecticides with IPM spray adjutant • Ensure timely spray applications based on IPM scouting • Ensure Irrigation and fertigation are done within the spray program framework. • Develop dedicated spray rows to reduce crop damage during spraying. • Oversee the development of nursery blocks Section 6 lands • Ensure quality of all projects • Enable/execute proper QC/QA per protocol • Contribute to protocol refinement • Computer ability should include using spreadsheets and outlook email • Weekly updates and written progress reports, timelines and needs communicated as requested by managers • Understanding and using ARC-GIS field maps and to use these to make spraying timelines • Work closely with colleagues in Agronomy and be able to effectively communicate with project managers on site and at Kunia. • Effectively manage small teams of people to execute on the various field activities this job entails • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with all Hawaii staff • Ensure that the Hawaii staff (in particular the Agronomy Manager and Station Manager are kept informed regarding all accelerated project progress and issues. • Develop fail safe spray systems to ensure that no erroneous sprays are delivered to the wrong field. Knowledge, experience & capabilities Critical knowledge Thorough knowledge of pesticides for Corn and Soybean nursery management practices and requirements. • General understanding of Agricultural equipment machinery. • Good understanding of cultural practices (weed control, insect and disease practices, etc.). • Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software for Agronomic planning and to development analytical process for capturing data relevant to growing the crop. • Exposure to new computer-based technologies • Knowledge of the seed industry in Hawaii Critical experience B.S. in agriculture or equivalent experience in agricultural research preferred. • Knowledge of farm operations desirable. • The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong computer skills are necessary. • 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. • May be required to occasionally travel to the mainland and Kauai. • Must be able to obtain HDOA pesticide applicators license. Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Ability to establish priorities and oversee multiple fields growing across large areas. • Ability to manage personnel during 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. • Ability to work without instruction on routine work • Other Behaviors Critical for the role: o Initiative – Self starter who projects energy and enthusiasm o Analytical thinking – Uses solid judgment and process methodology in solving o Detail Oriented – Seeing a project through to a successful and timely end by understanding how the key details relate to the big picture. o Efficient – understands efficiency regarding allocation of equipment and labor. 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. Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at the Syngenta Careers website. EOE. | |
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