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).
Quality Laboratory Lead – Physiological Testing, Nampa, ID
Role Purpose –
The position will lead the daily activities of a quality testing lab to ensure that all activities are performed to meet product assessment and demand requirements. Will ensure all prescribe testing protocols, methods, evaluations, interpretations and reporting meet company quality standards and in compliance with state, federal and international seed regulatory requirements. This position ensures that all lab resources (personnel, assets and materials) are effectively managed to optimize capacity utilization.
Accountabilities –
Coordinate physiological seed testing activities to maintain company quality standards.
Develops and implements a capacity planning program to ensure that resources are available when needed and the test volume can be turned around in the required timeline.
Organize and schedule seed testing activities to optimize capacity of lab. Supervise and develop staff to optimize lab output.
Ensure quality technicians are properly trained for reliable and accurate test evaluations. Maintains and directs training certification program of quality technicians.
Responsible for supervising and directing all on-site quality testing. Implement and direct testing through Quality Technician 2 staff.
Coach and conduct employee performance evaluations bi-annually.
Monitor and supervise all testing procedures for quality and quantity. Maintains and develops internal testing protocols covering all aspects of the quality testing facility.
Responsible to determine and monitor all department budgetary costs. Responsibility encompasses the ability to forecast needs for capital proposals.
Ensure that test evaluation cards are accurately filled out for data entry. Routinely audit for discrepancies in test recordings.
Monitor and supervise working conditions and repair for all testing equipment. Manage technical and logistical issues with service vendors for decreased repair time.
Provide support to field productions and plant conditioning in areas of technical expertise (i.e. protocols and training for disease inspections, seed health practices, week identification and tare analysis).
Represent the company interests at an industry level to communicate and influence change regarding seed regulatory and testing issues.
Participate in referee testing and experimentation to identify new test methods.
Provide resource support and expertise to the Quality Tech Lead.
Provide diagnostic support for research, basic/commercial seed production and claims.
Issue Reports of Seed Analysis/Certificates for movement of seed both domestic and internationally.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, experience & capabilities –
4 year degree in Biology, Plant Science or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience including 4 years of supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.
Strong technical, communication and problem solving skills
Previous experience supervising lab staff.
Strong computer skills in MS Office required.
Excellent communication skills.
Function effectively in a team environment.
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 submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE
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