Trait Introgression Scientist – Sunflower - (H/F) CDI

Syngentaisagloballeaderinsustainableagriculture.Everyday,weworktounlockthepotentialofplantstoaddressthefoodandenvironmentalchallengesoftomorrow.WithinourSeedsdivision,ourR&Dteamscontributetocreatingthevarietiesthatwillfeedtheworldoftomorrow.

Joinacompanywherediversity,inclusionandinnovationareattheheartofourculture.Ourambition:tocreateanenvironmentwhereeverytalentcanthriveandcontributetoshapingtheagricultureoftomorrow.

WithintheSunflowerR&Dteam,youcontributetotheTraitIntrogression(TI)strategybydeliveringhigh-levelscientificandtechnologicalexpertise.YourroleisessentialinguidingdecisionswithintheSunflowerTIportfolio.

Responsibilities:

Conversionactivitiesmanagement

• Planningoffieldnurseries(resources,timelines,protocols),selfinggenerations,hybridcreation,seedtreatmentandqualitycontrol
• Designofprotocolsandtrials,trainingofoperationalteams
• Evaluationofphenotypingmethodsandcaptureofagronomicandpathologicaldatainthefield
• Coordinationwithcross-functionalteams(Operations,FieldTrials,Breeding,Planning)
• Seeddeliverytostakeholdersaccordingtoprotocolsandinternaldocumentation

TraitIntrogressionpipelinemanagement

• Analysis,synthesisandinterpretationofcomplexTIpipelinedatatogeneratestrategicreports,dashboardsanddecisionnotesforR&Dteamsandleadership
• Ensuringrecording,maintenanceandupdateofallTIprojectsintrackingsystemsandprojectmanagementtools
• Consolidationandvalidationofkeydatasources(genotyping,phenotyping)andreportingvia PowerBIandQlikSense
• Developmentofanalyticalscriptsandautomatedworkflows(Python,R,SQL)toimprovedataflowefficiency,pipelinevisibilityandprocesstraceability

Required:

Education

• Master'sdegreerequired(PhDpreferred)inAgronomy,PlantBreeding/Genetics,CropScienceorrelatedfields

Experienceandtechnicalskills

• Strongexperienceinquantitative/populationgenetics,geneticsegregation,genomics,novelbreedingmethodsandtraitintrogressionstrategies
• Expertiseinphenotypingmethodsandabilitytocaptureagronomicandpathologicalfieldnotes
• Knowledgeofgenotypingmethodsandprocesses,moleculardatamanagement,metricsconsolidationandreporting
• Proficiencyindashboardtools(PowerBI,QlikSense)
• Programmingskills(Python,R,SQL)appreciated

Personalqualities

• Stronganalyticalandsynthesisskills–abilitytoextractkeyinsightsfromlargevolumesofinformation
• Intellectualcuriosityandproactivemindset
• Strategicthinking,problem-solvingorientation
• Autonomy,rigorandeffectiveprioritization
• Excellentinterpersonalskillsandabilitytoworkinmultidisciplinaryteams
• Strongwrittenandoralcommunicationskills
• FluentEnglishrequired

Whatweoffer

• AkeyscientificrolewithinarecognizedinternationalR&Dteam
• Theopportunitytocontributetostrategicbreedingprogramsforglobalsunflower
• Acollaborativeworkenvironmentfosteringcontinuouslearningandtalentdevelopment
• Careerdevelopmentopportunitieswithinaglobalgroup
• Asitedemonstratingculturalandgenerationaldiversity(28nationalities,balancedgenderrepresentation)
• Attractivecompensationpackagealignedwithexperienceandcomprehensivebenefits

Syngentaiscommittedtoensuringaninclusiveandaccessiblerecruitmentprocessforall.

Byjoiningus,youcontributeto"Bringingplantpotentialtolife"–unlockingthepotentialofplantstofeedtomorrow'sworldwhilepreservingourplanet.

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.