Job description
We're seeking a Germplasm Development Scientist (Tomato Breeder) to join our EAME market segment team. The ideal candidate will drive the development of inbred lines and hybrid varieties of Cherry tomato that meet our performance targets. This will require participation in nursery and hybrid testing related activities and the taking of ownership of areas in the breeding program
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a product development portfolio aligned with market segment needs.
- Implement breeding strategies to enhance genetic gain and long-term program success.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to anticipate and address product performance gaps.
- Design and execute nurseries and yield trial experiments.
- Analyze data and create reports to support decision-making processes.
- Implement marker breeding techniques and hybrid performance prediction theory.
- Contribute to crop strategy and product profile development.
- Integrate new breeding technologies and data-driven decision-making methods.
- Develop and deploy new breeding technologies and methods. Implement data driven decision in every part of the breeding program.
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.
- PhD in Plant Breeding or related field with at least 3 years of commercial experience as Breeder.
- Experience with Tomato is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of plant breeding, genetics, statistics, and field design.
- Expertise in marker-assisted breeding, genome-wide selection (GWS), population genetics, and quantitative genetics.
- Proficiency in data analysis.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead diverse teams.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Regional and international travel required.
- Location: El Ejido, Almería (Spain)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous events throughout the year.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning)
Equal Opportunity
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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