Crop Nutrition Analyst

Job Description

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in nutrient detection tools and equipment used for assessing plant metabolic activity and nutritional status.
• Establish baseline measurements for nutrient levels and metabolic indicators across seed tomato plant populations on the farm.
• Create comprehensive operational manuals detailing the configuration, operation, and maintenance procedures for all analytical tools and equipment.
• Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer programmes for stakeholders on the proper use and maintenance of detection tools and analytical equipment.
• Analyse business context, data flow throughout the production process, and coordinate with external partners including R&D departments to ensure alignment of nutrition strategies.
• Monitor crop nutrition status and identify nutrient deficiencies or imbalances; provide recommendations for corrective actions and optimisation.
• Investigate and provide analytical support on ad hoc issues, challenges, and anomalies related to crop nutrition and plant health.
• Prepare, analyse, and present comprehensive crop nutrition reports to management, including trends, findings, and actionable insights.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of all nutrient analyses, baseline data, and monitoring activities in compliance with company standards.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and actively participate in and support organisational initiatives aimed at enhancing crop nutrition management practices.
• Adhere to GSPP (Good Seed Production Practices) and Phyto Sanitation rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) rules and regulations, and champion the implementation of Syngenta HSE policies across all activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate nutrition data into broader crop management and production planning strategies.
• Undertake any other duties and projects as may be allocated from time to time.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or a related field.
• Understanding of crop physiology, plant nutrition, pest and disease management, and fertigation systems.
• Proficiency in using analytical tools and equipment for nutrient detection and metabolic activity assessment.

Additional Information

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Integrity and Intellectual honesty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across 100+ countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.

Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This  is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Additionally, we are also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.