Genotyping Lab Operations Lead

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 Research Team is seeking a Genotyping Lab Operations Lead in  Slater IA.

The Genotyping function is responsible for analyzing large volumes of plant samples to generate DNA marker data to enable efficient decision-making in key pipelines of research and development and P&S in Syngenta Seeds. The Genotyping Laboratory Operations Lead oversees the activities of the Genotyping laboratory to ensure proper quality of results reflected in KPIs efficient use of resources high performance and motivation of team members and a stable and productive relationship between the lab and its stakeholders.

Accountabilities:

• Oversee the Genotyping Lab operations to ensure data are being produced accurately and in a timely manner work on keeping repeat and drop data within expectations. Ensure that lab-related records are being updated including LIMS and scheduling tools as well as instrument logs. Report lab KPIs accomplishments challenges risks and ongoing process improvements.
• Lead the genotyping laboratory operations efficiently and effectively by driving process standardization implementing best practices optimal use of available resources across teams and collaboration with other genotyping lab leads and adjacent functions.
• Budget management and control. Engage with Genotyping Lab Operations Head and functional planning representatives to develop and implement annual budgets. Review monthly expense reports for inconsistencies. Update budgets quarterly. Annually track cost per sample and data point based on current process and cost of consumables to carry out processes.
• Ensure corporate site and functional HSE goals regulatory compliance and stewardship. Assure timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Perform all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health Safety Environmental Policy and Quality Management/Stewardship guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an environment for learning development and growth.
• Coordinate with other Genotyping laboratories and adjacent functions to enable technical knowledge sharing alignment of protocols methodologies and collaboration on technology development initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of genotyping platform improvements and genotyping technology evolution strategy.
• Work with the site facility management (or equivalent functions) to deliver a well-maintained well-controlled and productive high-throughput laboratory.
• Foster and cultivate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) as a guiding principle in all aspects of work.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture Plant Science Biological Science or related field and 7 years professional experience in the area of Biotechnology required.
• Ph.D. degree or M.S. degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex results-oriented teams requiring creativity innovative thinking organization and collaborative skills.
• People management experience; performance management people development and administration of individual development plans within an organization framework.
• Extensive knowledge in genotyping technical platforms such as high-throughput PCR platform Real-Time PCR Stewardship Quality Control for GM detection and sequencing-based genotyping platform.
• Extensive knowledge in new protocol and method development used in genotyping operations such as DNA extraction and PCR reaction.
• Experience in high-throughput lab equipment automation and robotic solutions and IT systems.
• Overall understanding of crop breeding and molecular marker implementation.

Additional Information :

Salary for the role is between $102900 - $147000 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 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