Operations Technician

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Operations & Trialing team is seeking an Operations Technician in Nampa, ID. This role will support all activities from seed to seed to ensure the successful execution of vegetable research trials in open-field and greenhouse environments.Accountabilities Perform on- and off-station field and greenhouse trialing support and organization activities, such as planning field trials, planting, gathering relevant data, tissue sampling, pollinating, harvesting, seed request fulfillment, and processing seed.Effectively lead crews of contract labor in field activities to ensure trial accuracy and quality standards are met.Support station agronomic practices, such as field preparation work, irrigation, and weed control.Operate farm equipment such as tractors, planters, and harvesters.Ensure effective communication with peers, breeding teams, and supervisors regarding work progress.Follow and apply all HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) and Stewardship practices, as well as provide support to site management with the functional activities of a research facility.Be on call for field and greenhouse emergencies or unscheduled work based on business needs or weather conditions (including weekends).