Syngenta – Role Profile

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Role Title:

Research Associate -  Assay Development and Validation

(SNT05-025 and SNT05-026)

Reports to:

Head Corn & Soybean assay development and validation

Location (Region, Country, Site):

Stanton, MN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Corn & Soybean assay development and validation role is to develop and validate new markers predictive of trait performance for variety and trait improvement projects. Assay development and validation performance is measured by the number of assays successfully transferred to the breeding and trait groups. Key parameters are timeliness of delivery and reliability assays.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1- Development and validation of assays correlated to traits of interest. Transfer of reliable assays to production genotyping laboratories for use in marker assisted breeding projects. Communication of development/validation results to project/trait principal investigators.

2- Participate in the definition and planning, of assay development projects, Execute assay development and validation according to project plan and project timelines.

3- Participate with Genetic Information Managers, genomic scientists, and native trait project leaders in the validation of QTLs and candidate genes.

4- Contribute to the evolution of assay development and validation technologies.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

 

Critical Knowledge:

·         MSc or BS  level in biotechnology, genetics, plant breeding or related discipline

·         Good knowledge of molecular marker technologies and sequence analysis tools

·         Understanding of genetics

·         Understanding of PCR and PCR based protocols

·         Understanding of marker-assisted plant breeding strategies

 

Critical Skills:

·         Ability to work well in a team and to communicate with individuals across diverse functional work groups.

·         Effective time management and the ability to multitask

·         Familiarity with high throughput instrumentation and/or laboratories is preferred

·         Experience with genetic mapping tools/software is a plus

·         Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

 

Critical Experience:

·         Two plus years experience, working in a lab with focus on molecular biology and/or genetics.

·         Hands on experience with basic PCR-based technologies, sequence analysis tools, and/or  genetic mapping tools/software.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

Contact Ju-Kyung Yu, ju-kyung.yu@syngenta.com.