Assistant Plant Pathologist
Assistant Plant Pathologist
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Job Description
Through leading innovations we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking an Assistant Plant Pathologist for the Pathology team based in Woodland California.
The Assistant pathologist will be responsible to conduct plant pathology projects to advance and support Syngenta vegetable seeds development. This will primarily be accomplished through the implementation of plant pathology trials in the greenhouse laboratory growth chambers and field.
Accountabilities:
- Plan coordinate and conduct pathology trials in controlled environments laboratory greenhouse and field.
- Preparation of microbiological media and culture of plant pathogens.
- Responsible for maintenance of plants and evaluation of pathology trials in the greenhouse and field.
- Support disease diagnostics of vegetable crops.
- Oversee the activities of support staff related to routine pathology operations.
- Organize pathology seed inventory laboratory supplies chemicals.
- Keep records of laboratory and greenhouse activities and generate reports and summaries.
- Support station phytosanitary activities.
- Comply with all onsite safety environmental and stewardship regulations.
Qualifications :
- BS (or MS) in Plant Pathology or Agronomy with 2 years (preferred) of industry settings.
- Background in laboratory testing and general familiarity with laboratory equipment such as pipettes balances pH meters.
- Experience with disease phenotyping efforts and disease evaluation.
- Plant disease assay development.
- Experience with plant care and propagations.
- Experience in plant pathogen culture maintenance and propagation.
- Experience in plant and pathogen nucleic acid extractions PCR set up and sequence analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to follow technical written protocols.
- Knowledge of biological safety containment is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication is a necessity for this position.
- A strong team player who can work well with others and support the goals of the group is required.
- Detailoriented excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
COMPETENCIES:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and electronic databases.
- Ability to work in laboratory greenhouse growth chambers and field environment.
- Some local travel may be required to assist with field activities.
- Ability to execute assigned routine tasks with minimal supervision.
- Spanish language a plus.
- Dedication to working safely in accordance with company safety policies and practices.
Additional Information :
Salary for this role is $73600 $ 110400 per year.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a worklife balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal.
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here: 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
