Senior Trait Assessment Scientist (Pathology Lead)
- Trait Development
- El Ejido
- Syngenta Seeds
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YOUR CHALLENGE
Are you passionate about revolutionizing crop protection through cutting-edge science? Join our team as a Senior Trait Assessment Scientist (Pathology Lead), where you'll lead groundbreaking research in pest and disease resistance. This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable agriculture while working with state-of-the-art technologies in a collaborative, global environment.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead phenotypic evaluation, data analysis, and interpretation of pest and disease resistances for both discovery projects and commercial variety advancement
- Plan and coordinate activities with a dedicated team, ensuring efficient resource utilization and alignment with strategic goals
- Operate in modern infrastructure adhering to best biosafety and HSE practices
- Foster a collaborative environment by sharing expertise and providing guidance for team development
Accountabilities
Operational Management:
- Oversee daily Trait Assessment operations, including staff management and equipment maintenance
- Develop and optimize protocols for robust, high-quality resistance screening
- Implement and refine methods for capturing and delivering biotic data to support decision-making
- Define and validate standards for Trait Assessment processes within Syngenta's quality system
Technical Expertise and Innovation:
- Provide scientific leadership to shape functional strategy
- Identify opportunities to enhance Trait Assessment platforms and methodologies across crops and locations
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in technologies, methods, and procedures
- Build and maintain relationships with external experts and research collaborators
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze complex phenotypic data and prepare reports to support leadership decision-making
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators
- Participate in global technical networks and deliver presentations to stakeholders
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.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Relevant Experience
- +5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience leading projects and people.
- Hands-on experience in pathology, preferably in horticulture.
- Proven skills in problem-solving, experimental design, and data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in performing multiple trials simultaneously in laboratory, field, and controlled environments.
- Expert knowledge in plant pathology, crop pests, diseases, and trait assessment platforms.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
Education
- Master's or PhD in Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Biology or Entomology.
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
Location: El Ejido (Almería, Spain)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- A culture that promotes work/life balance and celebrates diversity.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Possibility of being part of our #FutureOfWorkPolicy: 3 days at home, 2 at the office.
- 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)
- Learn more about Syngenta Iberia: Work with us
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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