We are seeking an experienced developer to join our Seeds R&D team as a Genomics Scientific Developer, working at the intersection of Genomics and Software Engineering. This role is crucial in our mission to harness the potential of plants to feed the world.
You will lead the integration of genomics algorithms into our research applications at scale, focusing on building cloud-native applications on a unified data model spanning lab digitalization, pangenomes, and genotyping data. A key priority will be scaling accurate pangenome graph creation on AWS to enable large-scale genotyping with sequencing data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership & Development
- Lead genomics applications development on AWS and Snowflake.
- Implement attention-based mechanisms for genomic feature extraction using GNN/GAT architectures.
- Design and deploy ML/AI models for genomic prediction and sequence analysis.
- Oversee integration of graph databases with relational formats.
- Architecture & Innovation
- Design comprehensive pangenome knowledge graphs.
- Scale pangenome graph building on AWS.
- Drive transition from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions.
- Develop and enhance genomics tools and platforms.
- Project Management & Collaboration
- Spearhead development of new genomics capabilities aligned with global strategy.
- Manage projects within organizational parameters.
- Oversee external contractors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Company Description
Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.
Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.
Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science (bioinformatics specialization), Genomics, or Data Science with biology focus.
- Technical Expertise
- Proven experience leading cloud-native application development in biotech.
- Mastery of Python and SQL.
- Proficiency with AWS services.
- Expert knowledge of graph and relational databases.
- Experience with Snowflake and Neo4j (preferred).
- Professional Skills
- Excellent background in agile methodologies.
- Experience managing large-scale IT projects in biotech/life sciences.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
- Strategic thinking with data-driven decision-making capability.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, 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.
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