Associate Scientist
Location: Woodland, California, USA 
Reference: 18034384
About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
About Us
At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Tomato Breeding Team is currently seeking an Associate Scientist, to be located in Woodland, California.
Role Purpose
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Support the breeding plans from Discovery to Product trialing with excellence in collaboration with the Project Team, Biological operations, Breeding Trial Specialists and molecular marker lab for project planning, initiation, execution, and closure. Project contact reference for operation teams, lab teams and Breeding trial specialists.
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Establish the different phenotyping needs and activities to secure trials data collection and data storage
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Execute adequate trials data analysis to support data driven decisions in the development process.
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Manage biological entities, data, and records for the R&D Crop Team via Syngenta approved informatic systems: breeding and seed inventory databases, and technical data for product management database updates. Managing trialing administration, seed stocks and seed productions related to the projects. Seed health, seed transfer, and Parental Delivery follow up, traceability
The Associate Scientist role represents the interface between the R&D Crop Team Leadership (breeders, genetic and trait project leads) and Biological operations, and ensures project execution in R&D up to the quality expectations set by the Project Lead. This role also secures the high-quality data generation, storage and analysis for a data driven development process.
Accountabilities
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Organize trial data collection, data management, storage, and analysis.
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Collaboration with biological operations through timely planning and clear guidance on crop management requests.
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Data collection and administration in databases.
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Prototype trials data collection and observation. Prescreening: pre-selection and reporting according Breeder guidelines, including data analysis
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Organize prototype testing with operations and breeding trial specialists
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Basic knowledge of market request, product profiles and breeding targets
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Secure crop process from sowing to harvest: planning, request, sowing list, plantation list, organize pollination plan, harvest list, seed health prevention measures.
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Establish and maintain good relationships with external cooperators
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Organize marker assisted selection logistics: box plan, sampling, information MM lab, tool use for plant selection, plant selection, labeling
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Manage seed productions and seed stocks
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Secure seed logistic and seed transfer according to internal rules in collaboration with operations.
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Keep informed about new technologies and techniques in the area of responsibility
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Implement new and apply supporting technologies in breeding program
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Provide technical data to breeder for product management database filling and for transfer from product development to pre commercial stages.
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Regular reporting to project leads: frequency to be defined by Breeder/project lead. Reactivity and pro-activity for problem reporting
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Develop excellence within Associate Scientist community across crops and stations
Qualifications
Requirements
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BSc (required) and/or MSc (preferably) degree in genetics or plant breeding
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Current knowledge of plant biology, genetics and breeding
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Advanced knowledge of trial design, data management, data analysis and statistics
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Basic knowledge of plant pathology. Basic knowledge of plant health related to identifying abnormal plant behavior due to biotic and abiotic stresses
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Strong in use of computers and to work disciplined with database management
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Ability/willingness to travel 10% of time locally and internationally
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Ability to work in field and greenhouse environment.
Preferred Requirements:
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Good knowledge of agronomic techniques, plant cultivation and crop handling relevant to the assigned crop
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Ability to Communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English and Spanish
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Basic knowledge of plant pathology. Basic knowledge of plant health related to identifying abnormal plant behavior due to biotic and abiotic stresses.
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Good knowledge of agronomic techniques, plant cultivation and crop handling relevant to the assigned crop
What We Offer:
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Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
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401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
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Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
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A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
Application
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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