Assistant Breeding Project Lead

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, Syngenta’s Germplasm Development team is currently seeking an Assistant Breeding Project Lead in Woodland, CA.

The Assistant Breeding Project Lead (APL) for Cucurbits will collaborate closely with the Lead Breeders to manage the breeding activities in Cucurbits crops spanning from the initiation of breeding to advanced stage trialing. This role is pivotal in delivering a robust product pipeline for key market segments. The key responsibilities encompass nursery management, conducting hybrid trials, and providing high quality data to facilitate data-driven product advancement. Additionally, the individual will assist the Lead Breeders in integrating the latest tools and technologies into the breeding program.

Accountabilities:

• Support breeders in executing breeding trials and activities from sowing to harvest, including data collection, analysis, and database management for melons and watermelons
• Collaborate with internal teams (Biological Operations, Breeding Trial Specialists, genotyping labs) and external cooperators for efficient trial planning, execution, and resource management
• Support the Lead Breeder in adopting new technologies and methodologies, including high-throughput phenotyping, predictive breeding, and data visualization tools
• Coordinate genotyping activities, organize prototype testing, and manage seed logistics in compliance with internal regulations
• Develop market knowledge and breeding targets while maintaining effective communication with the lead breeder and other stakeholders
• Explore and implement supporting technologies to enhance the breeding program's efficiency and effectiveness

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store.

Required:

• MS or BS degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding or related disciplines with 3-5 years of industry experience; MS candidates preferred.
• Good knowledge on experiment designs, data management and statistical analysis.
• Good understanding of R&D processes to identify the critical issues as well as engage with team members to solve problems.
• Sound knowledge of agronomy, physiology, pathology, plant nutrition and digital tools.
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• Experience in database management and analysis.

Preferred:

• Knowledge on experiment designs, data management and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of R&D processes to identify the critical issues as well as ability to engage with team members to solve problems.
• Knowledge of automation and high throughput phenotyping tools is a plus.
• Experience in database management and analysis.

Salary for this role is $73,600 - $110,400 per year. 

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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