Research Scientist
Research Scientist
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About Us
Through leading innovations we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. To support this challenge Syngenta is currently seeking a Research Scientist in Durham NC.
This role will contribute to the effective operation of maize transformation pipeline and support trait research and product development goals
Accountabilities
Provide scientific expertise and support transgenic event generation pipeline efforts required to deliver business objectives defined by a research program function or supervisor.
Responsible for process improvement and new capability development including maize genetic transformation and precision genome engineering.
Lead to design and execute complex experiments to generate scientific/technical data alone or working with scientists in group.
Follow existing processes procedures and systems to independently design and execute complex experiments
Proactively initiate and implement improvements to established protocols or systems to improve function capability and efficiency in consultation with supervisor
Maintain accurate experimental records and enter data into databases strictly following Syngenta policy and guideline
Actively contribute to process improvement and integration of new technologies.
Provide subject matter guidance to other team members and uses existing procedures to solve process problems or bottlenecks.
Qualifications :
A minimum of a Masters degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. degree with at least 1 year of postdoc experience.
Experience in plant tissue culture and plant transformation. Strong preference for candidates with field crop transformation experience.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship support from Syngenta.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in developing and improving plant transformation methods and protocols.
Experience working with genome editing in plant cells.
Track record of delivering research and innovation through journal publications and/or patent applications.
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
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
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Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission 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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
