Operations Research Associate 2

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Operations Team is currently seeking a Operations Research Associate 1, to be located in Highland, ILRole PurposeThe purpose of the Research Associate is to support the local teams’ efforts to create superior products and support the Manager’s targeted goals for quantity, quality and efficiency for trialing. This role will assist in operations, nursery management and site operation.AccountabilitiesAssist the Trialing Manager, planting, note taking, pollination and harvesting of the Seed Production Nurseries.Assist in training, overseeing and leading tasks completed by third-party contract labor to achieve desired results.Effectively communicating regularly with supervisors, breeders and peers regarding the status of projects and work activities.Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training coursesFunctioning as an integral member of a team supporting all activities. These duties include processing, packaging, planting, spraying, note taking and harvesting.