Crop Nutrition Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field.
• Strong 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 assessment.
• Ability to work under pressure with high integrity and intellectual honesty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.