Assistant Breeding Project Lead
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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. To support that challenge Syngentas Germplasm Development team is currently seeking an Assistant Breeding Project Lead in Woodland CA.
The Assistant Breeding Project Lead (APL) for Cucurbits will collaborate closely with the Lead Breeders to manage the breeding activities in Cucurbits crops spanning from the initiation of breeding to advanced stage trialing. This role is pivotal in delivering a robust product pipeline for key market segments. The key responsibilities encompass nursery management conducting hybrid trials and providing high quality data to facilitate data-driven product advancement. Additionally the individual will assist the Lead Breeders in integrating the latest tools and technologies into the breeding program.
Accountabilities:
- Support breeders in executing breeding trials and activities from sowing to harvest including data collection analysis and database management for melons and watermelons
- Collaborate with internal teams (Biological Operations Breeding Trial Specialists genotyping labs) and external cooperators for efficient trial planning execution and resource management
- Support the Lead Breeder in adopting new technologies and methodologies including high-throughput phenotyping predictive breeding and data visualization tools
- Coordinate genotyping activities organize prototype testing and manage seed logistics in compliance with internal regulations
- Develop market knowledge and breeding targets while maintaining effective communication with the lead breeder and other stakeholders
- Explore and implement supporting technologies to enhance the breeding programs efficiency and effectiveness
Qualifications :
Required:
- MS or BS degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding or related disciplines with 3-5 years of industry experience; MS candidates preferred.
- Good knowledge on experiment designs data management and statistical analysis.
- Good understanding of R&D processes to identify the critical issues as well as engage with team members to solve problems.
- Sound knowledge of agronomy physiology pathology plant nutrition and digital tools.
- Experience in database management and analysis.
Preferred:
- Knowledge on experiment designs data management and statistical analysis.
- Understanding of R&D processes to identify the critical issues as well as ability to engage with team members to solve problems.
- Knowledge of automation and high throughput phenotyping tools is a plus.
- Experience in database management and analysis.
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.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
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Employment Type
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