Research Associate 2, Regulated Field Trials

Job overview

The Research Associate 2, Regulated Field Trials role is listed in Lafayette, IN. The posting identifies the position as fully remote, while its duties support a regulated field trial network and assigned testing locations. The salary range is $55,200–$82,800 annually. The role supports Syngenta Seeds Field Crops’ research to identify high-performing corn and soybean products. The associate helps execute regulated yield trials with accurate, timely data and compliant field practices. The work includes coordinating testing locations, operating and maintaining agricultural research equipment, guiding field tasks, and ensuring trial documentation and stewardship protocols are followed.

What you'll do

• Locate and contract testing locations
• support planting, plot maintenance, spraying, phenotyping, and harvesting
• ensure regulated trial paperwork and stewardship protocols are followed
• serve as contact for assigned testing locations
• operate and maintain agricultural machinery and research equipment
• guide full-time and contract labor
• communicate trial status and data quality
• propose process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research associate 2

regulated field trials

lafayette in

syngenta seeds

$55.2k–$82.8k

corn and soybeans

agriculture

precision agriculture

field research

trial data

agricultural equipment

fully remote

u.s. work authorization required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits from the first day
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, retirement savings contribution, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, education assistance, wellness programs, and corporate discounts.

Why this role

The posting states candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

About the employer

Syngenta Seeds is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.