Crop Protection Application Specialist - NC

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Crop Protection Product Application Specialist / Sr Specialist – Greensboro, NC - 1087

Role Purpose 

The Application Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of application and handling testing to ensure characteristics of products are suitable for the Crop Protection industry criteria, based on (a) customer mixing and handling needs and (b) business & supply chain handling needs.

Accountabilities 

Lead and deliver research activities to improve testing procedures to better understand and predict handling behaviors in supply chain and customer applications. • Exert strong sphere of influence outside of supply chain. • Contribute to Life Cycle Management of active ingredients or technologies. • Benchmark Syngenta competitors and strive for innovative solutions. • Submit patent if needed. • Organize, schedule, and execute projects in accordance with departmental priorities. • Help management lead in the continuous growth of people and departmental operations.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities 

Critical knowledge

Ph D in Application or Ag Engineering or Agricultural discipline with 6 years experience • MS degree in Application or Ag Engineering or Agricultural discipline with 10 years experience • BS degree in Application or Ag Engineer or Agricultural discipline with 16 years experience

Critical experience

Demonstrated customer focus and ability to work on many projects with people from cross-functional departments. • Knowledge of Syngenta products, formulations, and agricultural practices. • Working knowledge of pesticide application equipment required; a farm background would be a plus.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Problem solving skills, project management skills, attention to detail, innovative, flexible, adaptable to change, effective interpersonal communication skills, decision-making skills, teamwork skills, customer focus and planning and organizing skills

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 www.syngentacareers.com. EOE