Associate Scientist
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Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were seeking an Associate Scientist (Breeding Operations) to support our Tomato Breeding team by managing administrative operations trial coordination and logistics. Youll be the operational backbone enabling our breeders to make data-driven decisions that advance our tomato portfolio.
This role bridges breeding science field operations and data management; ensuring seamless trial execution accurate data capture and compliance with quality and safety standards.
Accountabilities
Trial & Data Management
- Coordinate trial setup assessments and selections with Breeders and Breeding Operations teams
- Upload and maintain breeding data in databases with accuracy and timeliness
- Update seed health and phytosanitary information in systems
- Interface with farm teams and external partners for trial execution and data recording
Logistics & Coordination
- Manage logistics for seed and material shipments as requested by Breeders
- Collaborate with Crop Management to ensure high-quality trial conditions
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 GSPP protocols and HSE standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard implementations
Qualifications :
Required:
- University degree in Agronomy Horticulture Plant Science or related field.
- Basic experience or knowledge in vegetable crop management (tomato experience preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in databases and Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001 GSPP) and continuous improvement mindset
Personal Attributes:
- Professional well-organized and detail-oriented
- Flexible and structured with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Open communicator and strong team player
- Stress-tolerant with ability to adapt to continuous change
- Multicultural awareness and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
Languages:
- Spanish (fluent)
- English (intermediate level)
Additional Information :
What we offer
- A culture that promotes work/life balance and celebrates diversity.
- Possibility of being part of our #FutureOfWorkPolicy: 3 days at home 2 at the office.
- Extensive benefits package including a pension plan scheme bonus life insurance & a pool of flexible benefits to choose (Ticket Restaurant WellHub etc.)
- A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- Learning culture and a wide range of development options including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning)
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Transfection
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Suspension Experience
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
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
