Applied Genetics Scientist
Applied Genetics Scientist
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Job Description
At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas Tropics Trait Introgression (TI) team is seeking a Applied Genetics Scientist in Uberlndia or So Paulo Brazil. This role will play a key role in improving breeding pipeline efficiency through the development and implementation of molecular computational and analytical solutions. This includes optimizing trait introgression processes managing genotyping activities and conducting workflow analytics.
Accountabilities
- Support/enable the improvement of breeding pipeline efficiency by developing and implementing molecular computational and analytical solutions to optimize trait introgression processes while managing genotyping activities and workflow analytics.
- Developing simulation pipelines to guide strategic changes that drive conversion efficiency quality and success
- Supporting genotyping activities through the development and optimization of marker panels
- Overseeing and delivering key analytics activities within TI workflows including execution management and reporting.
The focus of this role will be Corn complementary supporting Soybean and Rice when necessary.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Agronomy Biology Biotechnology or related field
- M.S. with 3-5 years of experience OR Ph.D. in Genetics Plant/Animal Breeding Quantitative Genetics Bioinformatics or Data Science
- Proficiency in programming (Python and/or R)
- Experience manipulating and analyzing large phenotypic and molecular datasets
- Knowledge of genotyping/sequencing technologies and data analysis
- Fluency in both Portuguese and English
- Proactive autonomous and goal-oriented work style
- Experience with data visualization predictive modeling and simulation algorithms
- Experience developing or modifying digital algorithms and applications
- Experience with UI/computational app development
- Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases
Desired:
- Ability to translate technical results into business insights
- Strong cross-functional communication skills
- Comfort working in fast-paced multidisciplinary environments
Additional Information :
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.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
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.
Beyond just believing in the power of diversity Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.
All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions without distinction of race gender age nationality or disability
* This position will not provide relocation support.
*This position will require immediate availability.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
