Sunflower Breeder

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. The Sunflower Breeder will report directly to the LAS Sunflower Germplasm Lead and interact with sunflower global breeding members, trialing, trait assessment, operations, labs and development teams.

Main Accountabilities:

• Participate in the design and execution of the breeding strategy.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Selection in early stages of breeding.
• Provide support to operations teams with an effective work planning to achieve operational efficiency.
• Ensure that the research team is trained and compliant with the Syngenta HSE safety policies to ensure safe operations of the research program.

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

• Agronomist (MSc-PhD desirable)
• Plant breeding experience (sunflower crop management desirable).
• Knowledge in experimental design, statistics analysis, genomic selection, molecular markers and database management.
• Ability to influence other members of the organization to help achieve goals and increase performance.
• Ability to travel across Argentina and other countries.
• Fluent in English: oral and written skills.
• Base in Mar del Plata or near location.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.  

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.   

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.  

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.