Assistant Breeding Project Lead- Legumes
- Germplasm Development
- Naples, FL
- Syngenta Seeds
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
About Us
Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking an Assistant Breeding Project Lead- Legumes for the Vegetables Seeds Germplasm Development team in Naples, Florida.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- BS degree in genetics, plant breeding, or plant sciences with 3-5 years of experience required; MSc (preferred)
- Knowledge of agronomy, genetics, and breeding
- Experience working with plants and crops (in the field)
- Strong knowledge of trial design, data management, data analysis and statistics
Role Purpose
- Establish the different phenotyping needs and activities to secure trial data collection and data storage.
- Execute acceptable trials and data analysis to support data driven decisions for early development through late-stage breeding activities.
- Act as primary contact and coordinator of breeding projects, collaborating with the Project Team (field operations, late-stage breeding, and genotyping teams) to plan, initiate, and execute projects.
- Manage trial administration, seed stocks and seed productions related to the projects, including organization of seed health testing, seed movement, and seed shipment tracking.
- Update databases with required information necessary for tracking biological entities and meet KPI requirements.
- The Assistant Scientist role represents the interface between the R&D Crop Team Leadership (Breeding, Genetic, and Trait Project Leads) and field operations teams. They ensure project execution in R&D meets the quality expectations set by the Project Lead of a given project and secures the high-quality data generation, storage and analysis for data driven development processes.
Accountabilities
- Organize trial data collection, data management, storage and analysis (discovery to late-stage trialing)
- Provide technical data to breeder in support of variety advancement.
- Collaboration with field operations teams through timely planning and clear guidance on crop management requests
- Organize field and greenhouse testing in conjunction with breeding, genetics, traits, and field operations teams.
- Secure crop process from sowing to harvest: planning, request, sowing list and/or planting list, organize pollination plan, harvest list, and seed health prevention measures.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with external cooperators.
- Organize marker assisted selection logistics including seed/tissue sampling, lab coordination, and coordination/execution of field activities driven by lab results.
- Manage seed productions and seed stocks.
- Secure seed logistic and seed transfer according to internal rules in collaboration with operations team.
- Integrate new and/or supporting technologies to increase efficiencies and/or accuracies in breeding program.
- Regular reporting to project leads, with frequency to be defined by relevant project lead(s)
- Develop excellence within Associate Scientist community across crops and stations.
About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
Requirements
- BS degree in genetics, plant breeding, or plant sciences and 3-5 years of experience required; MSc (preferred)
- Knowledge of agronomy, genetics, and breeding
- Experience working with plants and crops (in the field)
- Strong knowledge of trial design, data management, data analysis and statistics
- Good knowledge of agronomic techniques, plant cultivation and crop handling relevant to the assigned crop
- Ability to learn and use proprietary R&D software systems.
- Experience in managing and analyzing large data sets.
- Basic knowledge of market request, product profiles and breeding targets.
Critical Skills
- Proactive attitude and a strong motivation towards working with plants.
- Ability to manage and analyze large data sets.
- Ability to learn and use proprietary R&D software systems.
- Ability to work in a multicultural, de-centralized and multifunctional team.
- Ability/willingness to travel regionally and occasionally globally.
- Basic understanding of project management and planning
Physical Demands
- Physically fit to work long days in the field or greenhouse under a variety of environmental conditions.
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds
- Repeated bending and twisting of torso and wrist.
What We Offer:
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
- Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
- Salary range $66,000 - $83,000
WL3A
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.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)
(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)
#LI-MD1
#LI-Onsite
Join the most trusted and collaborative team in agriculture
We offer very diverse opportunities for leaders, experts, students and graduates. And we will nurture you, so you can grow and contribute in your own unique way.
Join our talent networkLatest jobs
Salary
Location
vn, Ho Chi Minh City
Job Type
Internship
Function
Tax
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Description
Finance Intern: 1 positionDuration: 3 months (Jun - Sep 2024)Working location: Ho Chi Minh City
Reference
293e2e09-b97b-44be-bb47-ef708fba4bc9
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
us, Woodland
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Marketing
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Seeds
Location
Woodland, CA
Description
At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Global Vegetable Marketing team is currently seeking
Reference
b5044b00-4ba8-4705-9ad4-7544f7416b24
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
us, Greensboro
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Product Safety
Remote or Office
Remote working available
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Greensboro, NC
Description
Syngenta is seeking an Environmental Fate and Exposure Specialist who will be responsible for evaluating the environmental fate of our active ingredients and modeling exposure to support labeled use p
Reference
4181e5d0-368c-41f8-92f9-051c3e2be4e7
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
ca, Guelph
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Marketing
Remote or Office
Remote working available
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Guelph
Description
The Analytics Technologies Specialist will be responsible for supporting new tools and technologies for data analytics. The role will involve identifying, owning, and maintaining various BI and analys
Reference
53bba598-0d07-4ce4-9a61-ce29ce6135c2
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
es, Madrid
Job Type
Temporary
Function
HR Operations
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Madrid
Description
We are seeking a highly experienced HR Operations Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. As part of the HR Operations Team, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing various HR function
Reference
87c73887-f4bf-483a-9a48-6029715ffe7f
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
ch, Muttenz
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Active Ingredient Production
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Muttenz
Description
We are looking for a Project Engineer (m/f/n) for our site in Muttenz (BL). The plant is located in the GETEC Park Swiss in Muttenz, and its close proximity to our Technical Development Centre in Münc
Reference
b48fc8da-082c-48a7-9dc4-a473b1be8a48
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
br, Ribeirão Preto
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Sales
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Ribeirão Preto
Description
Buscamos uma pessoa que será representará a Syngenta dentro do cliente – que uma das nossas razões de existir. Somos apaixonados pelo que fazemos e queremos levar a melhor oferta de produtos e serviço
Reference
67488166-69b1-43fc-8df1-945eb8aa80c9
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
br, Paulinia
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Formulation Fill and Pack
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Paulinia
Description
Você será responsável por coordenar a implementação e manutenção do Sistema de Gestão da Qualidade seguindo os requisitos globais da Syngenta e requisitos legais aplicáveis ao agronegócio para ter uma
Reference
a00a760c-44aa-44be-9095-25d4f530f618
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
mx, Zapopan
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Commercial management / Support
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Seeds
Location
Zapopan
Description
Role purposeDrive the building and execution of processes and ways of working for the sales organization. Drive organizational expertise on GTM optimization. Be a trusted partner to commercial team an
Reference
054a07c5-d080-4ef4-a323-867d172b2b52
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
tr, İzmir
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Business Partnering
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Izmir
Description
PurposeAct as a business partner to Senior Leaders within the CU and accountable for Strategic and Operational HR delivery. This is people and operational leadership role focused on leading the HR fun
Reference
46cad55c-cc0e-4c67-b3a5-c9e7cc74277a
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Articles you might be interested in
Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/18/2022
Summary
Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of Syngenta Group’s approach to global agriculture. Driven by that spirit, the company recently convened “Innovating Together” in Tel Aviv, a three-day co
Teaser
StoriesContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/15/2022
Summary
The My Garden project started by our Syngenta Group Ambassador comes to its grand finale, with a group of friends enjoying Aleksander’s fresh produce. Over the past few months our Syngenta Group Amba
Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/14/2022
Summary
By Syngenta Group News Service May 2022 Syngenta Group CEO Erik Fyrwald calls for wider science-based dialogue on transforming agriculture. In a recent interview with Switzerland’s NZZ am Sonntag, our
Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/13/2022
Summary
Licensing agreement with HL Hutchinsons (HLH) signed to supply farmers with precision soil analysis service Interra® Scan offers one of the world’s highest resolution soil mapping services to optimiz
Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/04/2022
Summary
Syngenta Group is committed to building on our rich network of strategic sustainability partnerships with academic institutions, the food value chain, agricultural businesses and farmers to increase t
Start your job search now
Every one of our talented employees helps shape who we are and the impact we make on agriculture.
We offer very diverse opportunities for leaders, experts, students and graduates. And we will nurture you, so you can grow and contribute in your own unique way.
Join the most trusted and collaborative team in agriculture
Every one of our talented employees helps shape who we are and the impact we make on agriculture.
We offer very diverse opportunities for leaders, experts, students and graduates. And we will nurture you, so you can grow and contribute in your own unique way.
- Naples, FL