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Gilroy, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Assistant Breeding Project Lead will take ownership and leadership of 1-2 assigned breeding projects that focus on Syngenta Flowers 15-year strategy with the opportunity to learn knowledge and processes from Senior Breeders and Breeders across our global germplasm development team.

Duties:

  • Execute breeding projects in close collaboration with other teams for breeding germplasm development marker and trait development as well as operations.  
  • Analyze and compile results of field and greenhouse trials to ensure appropriate selection decisions at relevant developmental stages of the breeding projects. 
  • Guide the operational staff in carrying out breeding trials in the greenhouse and in the field. 
  • Communicate effectively and regularly with peers and managers regarding status of projects and work activities raise awareness of issues that could affect meeting project objectives and business goals. 
  • Manage data in breeding and other related databases; collect and analyze Intellectual Property data.  
  • Be able to exercise breeding pipeline review and 5Y plan and present in team meetings. 
  • Collaborate with other teams to participate on-site events for crops of assigned breeding projects. 
  • Collaborate with other teams to participate on-site events for crops in breeding.

Qualifications :

  • Masters or BS with equivalent experience in plant breeding agronomy biology or horticulture. 
  • Specific knowledge in plant genetics breeding and trialing; broad knowledge in agronomy crop science pathology molecular biology novel breeding technologies (genomics software digital tools fast cycle schemes phenotyping platforms etc.).  
  • Practical experience in flower breeding greenhouse and field trials. 
  • Great attention to detail and strong organization capabilities to meet project goals and deadlines. 
  • Positive proactive forward thinking and innovative mindset and agility (communication seeking solutions). 
  • Effective communication with key stakeholders. 
  • Able to work independently with minimum daily supervision. 


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 work-life 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. 
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teamand 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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