Job 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 North America R&D Flowers team is currently seeking a Pathology Technician located in Gilroy, California.
https://www.syngentaflowers-us.com/
Role purpose
- Provide the technical support of plant disease diagnosis, especially sample processing and plant inoculation
- Maintain microbial cultures for disease diagnosis and breeding trait development
- Perform disease resistant trait development in greenhouse and growth chamber
- Support other R&D activity in Pathology and Breeding team as assigned
Accountabilities
- Conduct plant assay tests independently
- Maintain plant pathogen collections for plant disease diagnosis and trait development
- Perform evaluation of disease sensitivity
- Work with the Breeding Team to identify and evaluate disease resistant
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision in the laboratory
- Work collaboratively on a regular basis with other R&D and Operation team members
- Follow compliance with laws and regulations of plant pests (USDA-APHIS, CDFA, County), laboratory safety, and chemical use
- Utilize all good hygiene/sanitation practices employed in the lab and greenhouse
- Track consumable inventory required for activities and submit purchase request to Trial Support Administrator
- Maintain clean laboratory work areas and supplies, including plastic consumables such as pipette tips and petri dishes, and laboratory equipment.
- Maintain detailed records as required and requested
- Support preventative maintenance and annual lab equipment calibration.
- Ability to work with other research associates for disease diagnosis and trait development.
- Enjoy new challenges and learn new techniques as needed.
Critical knowledge
- B.S. degree or equivalent in Biology or Agriculture
- Relevant knowledge of plant pathology, microbiology, plant science, and horticulture.
Critical experience
- At least 1 years of work experience working in biological laboratory and greenhouse.
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Ability to translate diagnosis results and technical information
- Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
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.
- Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
- Salary $49,000 - 61,000 plus bonus
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
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