Assistant Plant Pathologist

Woodland, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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 Seeds Research Traits Team is seeking an Assistant Plant Pathologist in Woodland CA. This role will be responsible to conduct plant pathology projects to advance and support Syngenta vegetable seeds development. This will primarily be accomplished through the implementation of plant pathology trials in the greenhouse laboratory growth chambers and field.

Accountabilities:

Support disease diagnostics of vegetable crops.
Preparation of microbiological media and culture of plant pathogens.
Plan coordinate and conduct pathology trials in controlled environments laboratory greenhouse and field.
Responsible for maintenance of plants and evaluation of pathology trials in the greenhouse and field.
Oversee the activities of support staff related to routine pathology operations.
Organize pathology seed inventory laboratory supplies and chemicals.
Keep records of laboratory and greenhouse activities and generate reports and summaries.
Support station phytosanitary activities.
Comply with all on-site safety environmental and stewardship regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

BS (or MS) in Plant Pathology or Agronomy with 2 years (preferred) of industry settings or relevant experience.
Background in laboratory testing and general familiarity with laboratory equipment such as pipettes balances and pH meters.
Experience with disease phenotyping efforts and disease evaluation.
Plant disease assay development.
Experience with plant care and propagations.
Experience in plant pathogen culture maintenance and propagation.
Experience in plant and pathogen nucleic acid extractions PCR set up and sequence analysis.
Demonstrated ability to follow technical written protocols.
Knowledge of biological safety containment is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication is a necessity for this position.
A strong team player who can work well with others and support the goals of the group is required.
Detail-oriented excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written).

Desired:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and electronic databases.
Ability to work in laboratory greenhouse growth chambers and field environment.
Some local travel may be required to assist with field activities.
Ability to execute assigned routine tasks with minimal supervision.
Spanish language a plus.
Dedication to working safely in accordance with company safety policies and practices.

Additional Information :

Salary for this position ranges between $59200 - $74000 annually.

What We Offer:

A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration 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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Employment Type :

Full-time

Accountabilities:

Support disease diagnostics of vegetable crops.
Preparation of microbiological media and culture of plant pathogens.
Plan coordinate and conduct pathology trials in controlled environments laboratory greenhouse and field.
Responsible for maintenance of plants and evaluation of pathology trials in the greenhouse and field.
Oversee the activities of support staff related to routine pathology operations.
Organize pathology seed inventory laboratory supplies and chemicals.
Keep records of laboratory and greenhouse activities and generate reports and summaries.
Support station phytosanitary activities.
Comply with all on-site safety environmental and stewardship regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

BS (or MS) in Plant Pathology or Agronomy with 2 years (preferred) of industry settings or relevant experience.
Background in laboratory testing and general familiarity with laboratory equipment such as pipettes balances and pH meters.
Experience with disease phenotyping efforts and disease evaluation.
Plant disease assay development.
Experience with plant care and propagations.
Experience in plant pathogen culture maintenance and propagation.
Experience in plant and pathogen nucleic acid extractions PCR set up and sequence analysis.
Demonstrated ability to follow technical written protocols.
Knowledge of biological safety containment is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication is a necessity for this position.
A strong team player who can work well with others and support the goals of the group is required.
Detail-oriented excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written).

Desired:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and electronic databases.
Ability to work in laboratory greenhouse growth chambers and field environment.
Some local travel may be required to assist with field activities.
Ability to execute assigned routine tasks with minimal supervision.
Spanish language a plus.
Dedication to working safely in accordance with company safety policies and practices.

Additional Information :

Salary for this position ranges between $59200 - $74000 annually.

What We Offer:

A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration 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.

WL: 3A

#LI-Onsite

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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