Wheat Hybrid Specialist
- Operations & Trialing
- Whittlesford
- Syngenta Seeds
Job description
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Are you passionate about agriculture and innovation? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Wheat F1 Hybrid Production Coordinator, based at our Whittlesford breeding research station, near Cambridge. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in coordinating end-to-end activities associated with the production of wheat F1 hybrid or hybrid parental line seed.
- Liaise with specialists and colleagues to share best practices and identify improvements and efficiencies
- Provide timely feedback and contribute to the prioritization and coordination of activities through regular discussions with various stakeholders
- Ensure Key Performance Indicators are met and lead regular reviews of performance and procedures for continuous improvement
- Proficiently use breeding-related software for planning and managing the breeding program
- Act as a trainer and supervisor for technicians and seasonal workers, ensuring work is carried out competently and in line with HSE guidelines
- Adhere to health and safety policies and practices, including completing required training courses
- Undertake and support ongoing activities within the Nurseries and Purity Team as required
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.
- A Degree or HND in Agricultural or Biological science or relevant experience in a plant breeding environment is essential
- Experience of working with agricultural drilling and harvest machinery
- Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines under pressure
- Confidence in communicating with people at different levels in the company and externally
- Intermediate to advanced level Excel skills
- Full UK driving licence
What we offer
- Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
- Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- Learning culture and wide range of training options.

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