Research Associate 1
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Job Location:
New Castle County, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Research Associate to execute complex activities and projects ensuring the successful delivery of end-to-end process in seed production across multiple crops.
Duties:
- Functioning as an integral member of a team leading all aspects of small plot seed production activities including packaging treating planting harvesting inventory and shipping.
- Execution of tasks assigned.
- Deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with safety and stewardship policies.
Qualifications :
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associates degree in agriculture Logistics or related field preferred.
- Experience with seed production quality quantity and timelines and knowledge of international shipping logistics for research seed.
- Demonstrated collaboration and problem solving skills.
- Ability to lift 70 pounds and work in an outdoor field environment.
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours and Saturdays during peak season.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to off-site field locations as required.
- Excellent communication and team management skills. Bilingual in Spanish and English (a plus).
- Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel and Word.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with seed technology industry and plant breeding methodologies.
- Experience with basic lab equipment (seed counters scales scanners).
PLEASE NOTE -- Candidates must be already located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship.
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.
Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal.
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission 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
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
