Mid Level Assistant Research Scientist Jobs
Mid level assistant research scientist jobs go to researchers ready to own experiments end to end, guide junior team members, and move projects forward with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Scale AI, NVIDIA, and Bosch hiring at this level now.
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About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
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 Sales Team is seeking a Agronomic Research Scientist in Malta, IL. This role will support Syngenta's marketing and sales objectives by conducting comprehensive agronomic research studies on corn and soybean varieties, delivering value-added agronomic content that strengthens NK and Golden Harvest brand positioning as trusted agronomic advisors in the marketplace.
Accountabilities:
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with sales and agronomy teams across Eastern Commercial Units to identify regional needs and deliver targeted agronomic solutions.
- Lead the complete research lifecycle, from study design and prioritization through pre-planting preparations, including technology agreements, seed treatment, plot planning, and field mapping for corn and soybean variety trials.
- Oversee all field activities, including planting, plot maintenance, harvest operations, treatment applications, data collection, and supervision of part-time research personnel across multiple research sites.
- Conduct statistical analysis of yield and agronomic data; prepare technical reports and presentations; and confidently present research findings to internal teams, dealers, customers, and industry influencers.
- Maintain research equipment precision and efficiency through routine maintenance, seasonal preparation, and innovative equipment design to support accurate treatment applications and data collection.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. and/or M.S. in Agronomy or a related field strongly preferred.
- Candidates without postgraduate training, but holding a B.S. in Agronomy with five or more years of experience conducting agronomy research trials and statistical data analysis, will be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in a commercial or R&D agronomy role, with a strong technical background and understanding of sales/commercial aspects.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver key messages clearly and concisely.
- Good personnel and facility management skills.
- In-depth understanding of statistical principles and data analysis.
- Knowledge of farming best practices, seed technologies, and crop protection.
- Ability to skillfully plan, organize, and monitor performance to meet deadlines.
- Ability to coach people to excel by giving clear, direct, and skillful feedback.
- Ability to help teams understand how objectives are aligned with company strategy and how they add value.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process
At Syngenta, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for high-volume roles.
When you submit an application, AI technology assesses your profile against the job requirements and generates a matching score. This score reflects how closely your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role's criteria as defined in the job description.
WL: 4A
#LI-Onsite
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
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 Sales Team is seeking a Agronomic Research Scientist in Malta, IL. This role will support Syngenta's marketing and sales objectives by conducting comprehensive agronomic research studies on corn and soybean varieties, delivering value-added agronomic content that strengthens NK and Golden Harvest brand positioning as trusted agronomic advisors in the marketplace.
Accountabilities:
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with sales and agronomy teams across Eastern Commercial Units to identify regional needs and deliver targeted agronomic solutions.
- Lead the complete research lifecycle, from study design and prioritization through pre-planting preparations, including technology agreements, seed treatment, plot planning, and field mapping for corn and soybean variety trials.
- Oversee all field activities, including planting, plot maintenance, harvest operations, treatment applications, data collection, and supervision of part-time research personnel across multiple research sites.
- Conduct statistical analysis of yield and agronomic data; prepare technical reports and presentations; and confidently present research findings to internal teams, dealers, customers, and industry influencers.
- Maintain research equipment precision and efficiency through routine maintenance, seasonal preparation, and innovative equipment design to support accurate treatment applications and data collection.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. and/or M.S. in Agronomy or a related field strongly preferred.
- Candidates without postgraduate training, but holding a B.S. in Agronomy with five or more years of experience conducting agronomy research trials and statistical data analysis, will be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in a commercial or R&D agronomy role, with a strong technical background and understanding of sales/commercial aspects.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver key messages clearly and concisely.
- Good personnel and facility management skills.
- In-depth understanding of statistical principles and data analysis.
- Knowledge of farming best practices, seed technologies, and crop protection.
- Ability to skillfully plan, organize, and monitor performance to meet deadlines.
- Ability to coach people to excel by giving clear, direct, and skillful feedback.
- Ability to help teams understand how objectives are aligned with company strategy and how they add value.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process
At Syngenta, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for high-volume roles.
When you submit an application, AI technology assesses your profile against the job requirements and generates a matching score. This score reflects how closely your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role's criteria as defined in the job description.
WL: 4A
#LI-Onsite
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Mid Level Assistant Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level assistant research scientist job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the experimental design, analyzed results independently, and communicated findings to stakeholders. Tailor your resume to show methodological depth in your specialty, any cross-functional collaboration, and outcomes that moved a research program forward. Hiring managers at this level want evidence you can work without constant guidance.
Which companies hire mid level assistant research scientists?
Companies hiring mid level assistant research scientists right now include Scale AI, NVIDIA, and Bosch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including research universities, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, government-affiliated research centers, and technology companies with dedicated research divisions.
Are there remote mid level assistant research scientist jobs?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the research discipline. About 20% of mid level assistant research scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with computational, data-driven, and modeling roles offering the most flexibility. Lab-based and instrumentation-heavy positions typically remain on-site due to equipment requirements.
How do I move up to a mid level assistant research scientist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Take on progressively larger scopes within projects, seek opportunities to run your own experiments rather than supporting others, and document the impact of your work in measurable terms. Contributing to publications, presenting findings internally, and informally mentoring newer researchers all signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level assistant research scientists?
Mid Level assistant research scientist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they sustain large research pipelines that require experienced scientists who can operate independently and push projects from early-stage investigation through to actionable results.