Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world
population? We have.
And we are looking for top talent to join our team!
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable
agriculture through innovative research and technology. The
company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the
high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were
approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people
in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock
exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).
Role Purpose -
Performs research and/or development in collaboration and support of
molecular marker strategies to create profitable products.
Accountabilities -
- Plan, organize and ensure the execution of nursery (summer,
off-season) and greenhouse activities including:
- Draft planting lists and organize planting
- Manage seed inventory and maintain its integrity
- Obtain all documents, such as phytosanitary certificates,
necessary for seed movement and field or greenhouse operations
- Hire and supervise seasonal employees to carry out field
operations such as planting, pollinations, harvesting, shelling,
shipping, etc.
- Plan, organize and support, together with molecular marker
lab(s) sampling activities including:
- Effectively schedule projects in the lab, through
interaction with appropriate lab and field staff
- Construct tissue sampling template maps for marker projects
- Coordinate and execute tissue sampling of projects
- Ensure data collection as required, whether in nurseries,
greenhouses, or trial fields:
- Plan, organize and execute data collection (from planting
to data) in interaction with all relevant partners (breeding teams,
analytical labs, etc.)
- Enter data in appropriate databases (SPIRIT) or requested
file formats
- Maintain databases up-to-date including:
- Ensure integrity of data and database(s) (SPIRIT,
etc.)
- Ensure integrity of sample identifiers in interactions
withlabs (providing samples, receiving data)
- Document progress and report issues:
- Perform data analyses ("pre-analyses") as requested
- Make progress report to line manager in a timely and
accurate manner
- Collaboratively analyze and solve technical problems
- Ensure, with Sweet Corn Molecular Breeding Project Leader
availability and use of most useful and efficient tools and processes
in area of responsibility:
- Maintain awareness of best practices with respect to tools
and processes, in particular through interactions with peers across
crops and regions
- Propose and lead whenever appropriate, the development of
new tools or processes
Knowledge, experience &
capabilities -
- 2 years related experience
- BA required
- Knowledge of DNA sequencing analysis tools.
- Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and
agriculture.
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including
market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program,
paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today! Please forward your resume to
vanessa.hansen@yoh.com
Learn more about us at www.syngentacareers.com.
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