Trait Genetic Nursery Associate Scientist - Minnesota

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). 

 

Trait Genetic Nursery Associate Scientist – Stanton, MN – Job Id # 992

 

Role Purpose –

The Trait Genetics Nursery Associate will manage the Trait Genetics Nursery, genetic germplasm, phenotyping and inventory in support of gene discovery and functional characterization studies. The Associate will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary Discovery Team supporting the development of Native Trait enhanced products and maize germplasm improvements

 

Accountabilities

Manage the Trait Genetics maize Genetics Nursery in Slater, including nursery trial design, seed preparation, planting, designing and implementing the mating designs, managing tasks performed by summer pollinating crews, harvesting, material advancement and inventory. • Manage the IT needs for the Trait Genetics materials, including designing trials, mapping trials, updating pollinations, advancing new materials and creating inventories in SPIRIT (the Syngenta global plant breeding computer system). • Managing all aspects of the maize genetics nursery including planting preparations, seed filling, planting, field maintenance, plant staking/tagging, sample collections, shoot bagging, making pollinations, collecting phenotypes, recording pollinations, harvesting and shelling. • Manage tissue sample collections from the field and/or greenhouse. • Participate in off-season nurseries and/or greenhouse experiments. • Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required Company training courses and attending local safety meetings.

 

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge • MSc in a relevant agricultural or biological scientific discipline or BS with significant experience equivalent years of experience. • Demonstrated knowledge of plant breeding, plant genetics, and crop nursery management. • Preferred knowledge of maize biology, maize genetics or maize breeding. Critical experience • Minimum of four years of hands-on experience working in plant breeding or plant genetics. • Direct experience with working in a crop breeding or genetics nursery. • Direct experience with pedigree, nursery management and inventory computer systems. • Experience with data collection devices and systems for recording field notes and plant phenotypes. Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. • Ability to provide day-to-day work instructions to regular employees and oversee tasks performed by third-party contract labor. • Ability to work in a team structure with individuals of diverse expertise and backgrounds. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Effective time management and multi-tasking skills, meeting deadlines. • Ability to adapt to changing demands and learn new skills as the position requires. • Highly organized and pays close attention to details. • Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft office (Excel, Access) and ability to learn the Syngenta global plant breeding computer system. • Ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

 

Critical success factors & key challenges • Ability to manage and run a maize genetic research nursery and inventory. • Ability to work independently, often with little supervision. • Ability to complete projects, interpret results and communicate findings to the supervisor and team. • Ability to work as part of a team that is geographically separated. • Ability to be flexible in approach and thinking to solve problems.

Additional Info-

• A minimum of 2 years in current position is required (requirement for internal applicants only)

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Work under pressure of deadlines • Work in the seed handling lab or at a computer for long periods of time. • Work outside in maize genetic nursery under diverse weather conditions (high and low temperatures). • Some travel by car or plane. • Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. • Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the growing season.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Typical field, greenhouse, laboratory, office environments. • Domestic travel required with occasional overnight stays • Travel outside continental U.S. may be required. • Stays at off-season nursery locations may extend to two to three weeks. • Potential pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in the field or greenhouse.¾allergens

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

 

Associate Scientist - Rockin Job in Hawaii!

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). 

Associate Scientist – Kunia, HI

Role Purpose – 

Leading Hawaii conversion team in introgression of key traits into Syngenta germplasm.

Accountabilities – 

Coordinate with Station staff and external service providers such as marker and ELISA labs to ensure all nursery activities such as planting, sampling, pollinations, and harvest are accomplished with required timeliness. o Maximum cycle times of 120 days from planting to the next planting o Adequate staff for planting preparation, sampling, pollination and harvest • Closely coordinate and communicate project status with Trait Conversion Scientist and other conversion team leads located on Oahu or Kauai. o Maintain and report an accurate and timely project status of assigned conversion projects. o Ensure adequate parental seed is on hand for each planting cycle. o As required, be able to track and communicate to stakeholders of conversion projects conversion seed quantity and its location • Accurately communicate with other station functions concerning the coordination and sharing of station resources. • Full compliance with and ownership of Trait Stewardship guidelines. o Operate within and enforce Syngenta stewardship policies and processes. o Fully understand and adhere to SQC gateways. o Develop or oversee the development of Site Work Instructions and protocols pertaining to trait conversion function. • Encourage safety awareness and fully support station safety objectives. • Train and develop direct reports as well as assist in the training of other station personnel as appropriate. • Working with Station Management, maintain a fair and even allocation of additional assignments for direct reports on station teams.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

M.S. degree in a scientific discipline or a BS with the equivalent of at least three years of experience in a related field. • Ability to use personal computer and standard office software. • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of corn breeding. • Ability to learn and develop proficiency with complex plant breeding software applications

Critical experience:

Experience in corn trait conversion activities, or in trait conversion programs of other crops. • Experience in working with regulated traits in field environments • Experience in continuous nursery.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Ability to work in a team and to communicate with individuals in the company. • Ability and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts. • Demonstrated leadership ability. • Ability to provide day to day direction to employees as required. • May be required to obtain a pesticide operators license and commercial driver's license.

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

Associate Scientist - Kunia, HI -Cool Job In Hawaii!

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). 

Associate Scientist – Kunia, HI

Role Purpose – 

Leading Hawaii conversion team in introgression of key traits into Syngenta germplasm.

Accountabilities – 

Coordinate with Station staff and external service providers such as marker and ELISA labs to ensure all nursery activities such as planting, sampling, pollinations, and harvest are accomplished with required timeliness. o Maximum cycle times of 120 days from planting to the next planting o Adequate staff for planting preparation, sampling, pollination and harvest • Closely coordinate and communicate project status with Trait Conversion Scientist and other conversion team leads located on Oahu or Kauai. o Maintain and report an accurate and timely project status of assigned conversion projects. o Ensure adequate parental seed is on hand for each planting cycle. o As required, be able to track and communicate to stakeholders of conversion projects conversion seed quantity and its location • Accurately communicate with other station functions concerning the coordination and sharing of station resources. • Full compliance with and ownership of Trait Stewardship guidelines. o Operate within and enforce Syngenta stewardship policies and processes. o Fully understand and adhere to SQC gateways. o Develop or oversee the development of Site Work Instructions and protocols pertaining to trait conversion function. • Encourage safety awareness and fully support station safety objectives. • Train and develop direct reports as well as assist in the training of other station personnel as appropriate. • Working with Station Management, maintain a fair and even allocation of additional assignments for direct reports on station teams.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

M.S. degree in a scientific discipline or a BS with the equivalent of at least three years of experience in a related field. • Ability to use personal computer and standard office software. • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of corn breeding. • Ability to learn and develop proficiency with complex plant breeding software applications

Critical experience:

Experience in corn trait conversion activities, or in trait conversion programs of other crops. • Experience in working with regulated traits in field environments • Experience in continuous nursery.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Ability to work in a team and to communicate with individuals in the company. • Ability and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts. • Demonstrated leadership ability. • Ability to provide day to day direction to employees as required. • May be required to obtain a pesticide operators license and commercial driver's license.

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