Data Scientist

• A self-starter who demonstrates intellectual curiosity for solving difficult problems with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach to using our data assets both efficiently and effectively
• Provide technical leadership in a team that generates business insights based on big data, identify impactful recommendations, and communicate the findings to clients
• Deliver data related insights to the functional teams seeking to drive significant impact via data driven decisions, and improvement in operations excellence and the customer experience
• Bring deep understanding of Sales analytics with the capability of developing analytics and insights in a functional agnostic manner
• Conducts complex root cause analysis on business problems for business partners, in partnership with Data Scientists, IT, consultants, and end users to identify insights that inform and drive key business decisions
• Synthesize ideas/proposals in writing and engage in productive discussions with external or internal partners and use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, data insights, and other business outcomes

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, bulb, 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.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Bachelor’s Degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with advanced analytics and data preparation
• Advanced knowledge of open-source data science and statistics packages such as Python, R, Spark, etc.
• Advanced SQL knowledge and data manipulation skills
• Experience with visualization software, Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.
• Experience working with multiple different data sources

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Finance, or related field
• Proven track record of effective communication with upper management from business functions
• Experience working on an agile/scrum team
• Strong business and collaboration skills, and ability to respond to service needs and operational demands

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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