Scientist

The Vegetable Seed Enhancement Team (VSET) is closely connected to the vegetable seed processing plants and services all Syngenta vegetable sites globally. VSET is currently looking for a highly motivated

Scientist

• Primary Location:         NL-Enkhuizen  
• Business Unit:             P&S – Vegetable Seed Enhancement Technology
• Schedule:                     Permanent  

Into Action

You are a member of a multidisciplinary team embedded with a variety of stakeholders to support the global vegetable seeds business. You will lead well-defined projects to improve the process and the performance of vegetable seeds with a focus on developing new seed treatments. You will be closely connected to seed processing plants to transfer new technologies to seed processing sites.

The Challenge

To succeed in this role, you need to establish a strong knowledge of seed physiology and seed business. With this knowledge, strong project management, and communication skills, you will lead projects independently with varieties of stakeholders. With your scientific approach, you will design and execute the experiments. You are confident with statistics and data analysis to make data-based decisions timely and according to project timelines. You will actively take part in the technology transfer and implementation process in the processing plants. 

Your Profile

•  Masters or PhD degree preferably in plant science, or equivalent qualification /relevant experience.
•  Passion to work on the boundaries of plant biology/ /seed technology and operations.
• Strong drive to deliver results and implement innovative technologies in an operational environment.
• Demonstrated interest to find technical solutions for biological problems.
• Good English language skills.
• Willingness to continuous learning.
• Strong team working and communication skills.

Beneficial would be:

• Basic command of the Dutch language or the drive to learn it on short term.
• Relevant work experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

Your Chance!

Do you recognize yourself in the profile? This is your chance! To apply for this position, please upload your resume and motivation letter at www.syngenta.com  If you would like to have more information about this vacancy, please contact our recruiter Nienke Terluin by phone on (+31) 682019053 or at nienke.terluin@syngenta.com

Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Each of our 28,000 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.