Job description
Seed Health lab Implementation Scientist
- Business Unit: QC-operations Vegetables
- Department: Seed Health
- Location: Enkhuizen
Into action
Are you passionate about seed health and quality control? Do you thrive in a dynamic laboratory environment? Syngenta's Vegetable Seeds division is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Seed Health lab Implementation Scientist to join our team in beautiful Enkhuizen, The Netherlands!
The challenge
You'll be part of a passionate team of 19 colleagues in the Seed Health Operations lab. In this position, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that our Seed Health Test Protocols are sufficiently suitable for high-volume Seed Health Lab Testing. You work closely with our Seed Health Quality Development department to ensure that our lab test protocols are compliant, suitable for high-volume testing and are the leaders in the industry. Does our Seed Health Operations require some extra hands on the operational Seed Health test executions, then you are more than happy to roll up your sleeves and get it done. Next to this you also oversee the quality of our third party vendor labs and understand the test data they provide to us. Your main responsibilities are:
- Serve as the link between method development and routine operational QC labs to validate and implement new protocols and method improvements.
- Provide data analysis and reports of laboratory and testing activities to support new test implementation and improvements and provide peer review of new and existing protocols.
- You ensure timely and accurate execution of a wide range of tests, such as (q)PCR, microbiological techniques and ELISA, aimed at detecting diseases in seeds.
- Maintain expertise in the testing processes to ensure that it is conducted in accordance with the Syngenta protocols and the accrediting body for lab tests.
- Validate and monitor third party lab testing locations and ensure compliance and performance of methods and results.
- Provide technical support and analysis in making quality decisions related to inventory disposition that is compliance with Syngenta’s risk management policies, standards, and KPIs.
- Support staff training programs to support staff cross training across lab methods and ensure HSE compliance within each process and collaborate with regional counterparts to maintain global standardization of methods.
- Communicate sample test results and maintain accurate records.
- Participate in comparative testing activities as part of Syngenta, and accreditating organization activities.
Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers stronger, more vigorous, 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.
Your profile
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field
- A Bachelors or MSc in Seed science & technology /biology, Seed /plant physiology, or related & relevant scientific discipline.
- Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
- Excellent data analysis abilities and proficiency with Excel (additional data tools a plus!)
- Fluency in English (Dutch is a nice bonus)
What’s in it for you?
- A salary up to €5.366,- gross per month based on a 38-hour workweek and experience and knowledge which will be challenged during the interview process. (salary scale in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Seed Companies).
- A permanent contract – we believe in investing in long-term collaboration.
- The opportunity to receive an annual bonus and profit-sharing – we celebrate success together!
- Flexible working options where possible to support a healthy work-life balance, including the ability to work from up to 2 days per week from home.
- Grow and thrive – unlimited access to Learning Edge, our online learning platform, where you can continuously develop yourself through various training programs and courses.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in areas such as career development, emotional support, and legal or financial advice.
- 25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge. From the age of 35, you will receive an extra vacation day every 5 years.
- An attractive pension plan – because your future matters to us.
- If you live more than 5 km away, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.
Are you ready to grow your career with us?
If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to apply for this position, please apply on-line via www.syngenta.com. If you would like to have more information about this vacancy please contact our recruiter Nienke Terluin via nienke.terluin@syngenta.com

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