Corn Trailist - Field Corn Testing (North Eastern)

About the role

Syngenta is looking for a Corn Trailist to run field corn trials in the North Eastern region of Thailand. The role covers on- and off-site trials of seeds and technology, precise data collection, and the identification of promising and stable products for profiling.

Key responsibilities

• Manage satellite trialing stations and hubs in line with compliance, SOPs and Syngenta policy
• Conduct an agreed number of field trials from planning to final reports, with proper site selection, plot layout, treatment application and grower liaison
• Capture field data and upload it to SPIRIT/FIS by the defined deadlines
• Follow up registration trials and coordinate with third parties and government agencies
• Extend technical support to the local commercial team and organize field visits and crop tours
• Take part in pre-HPC and data review meetings and give feedback on product performance
• Ensure proper training of technicians and growers, and implement quality management initiatives
• Coordinate with local research groups, agronomists, universities and government bodies on agronomy practice changes and competitor activity

Required profile

• Minimum B.Sc. in Agriculture, with preference for an MSc
• 2-5 years of experience in field experimentation
• Fluency in English and the local language
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight
• Ability to work independently while sharing learning with the team

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of crops, pesticides, pests and agronomy
• Basic knowledge of agricultural statistics and experimental design
• Strong oral and written communication
• Basic idea of office software and standard IT tools