Research Associate Mascota, Jalisco
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13 hours ago
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Job Summary
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 Continuous Nurseries team is seeking a Research Associate in Mascota Jalisco México.
Accountabilities
- Lead an operational team conducting Mascota operations. Ensure timely completion of all tasks related. Communicate and work with stakeholders and operational teams.
- Oversee all activities and planning for planting seed reception nursery activities pollinations detasseling tissue sampling data collection and harvest.
- The role will be responsible for developing the IPM strategy Precision Irrigation Program Plant nutrition Scouting & Pest Bioassays Farm Management Agronomics Land Preparation and Equipment/Rolling Stock Maintenance.
- Ensure the efficacy and delivery in seed quantity and quality is achieved. Responsible for all employees perform always following all HSE requirements.
- Research associated role implies spending 80% of working hours in the field supervising and taking actions of any day-to-day activity.
- You will oversee the supervision and training of the seasonal employees on Mascota.
- Lead a team in all aspects of field operations personnel management and training of seasonal labor.
- Different projects tracking.
- Ensure best practice documentation and timely process compliance with established protocols process metrics and KPIs.
- Management of company databases and online files.
- Lead different stakeholders and involved teams in the related processes ensuring seamless track and trace and minimizing errors.
- Record nursery and operational notes as necessary and upload them to databases.
- Regular and timely communication to MXPV Crop & agronomy Leads.
- Supervise all Technician and temporaries appropiately to ensure the KPIs.
- Implement/develop new proyects.
- Active comunication with Operations teams to ensuring key issues are escalated in a timely manner.
- Identify train and develop Research Technician to maximize their supervision skills and team integration and attention to details when leading fields.
Qualifications :
Required
- M.S. in agriculture crop science or biology related to field (desired).
- BS in Agronomy Biotechnology Corn Breeding or related field or in relevant science with a track-record of delivery. Good understanding of agriculture crop management and plant breeding principles.
- Knowledge of seed crop research production and quality assurance practices.
- Knowledge and experience in corn seed production.
- Excellent understanding of all relevant agronomic/cultural practices (irrigation planting IPM pesticide applications).
- Ability to use MS Office especially Word Excel Power Point and other standard office software.
- English proficient written and speaking.
- Openminded willing to learn and follow the protocols.
- People oriented and leadership skills.
- Quality and effectiveness of communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.
- Analytical consistent and decisive in decision making.
- Adaptable schedule to support critical business operations when needed.
- This is an on-site role based in Mascota Jalisco.
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.
Important:
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.
Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
