Applied Double Haploid Scientist

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 Operations & Trialing Team is seeking an Applied Double Haploid Scientist in Nampa ID. This role will play a pivotal role in advancing breeding efficiency across corn and cereals through innovative scalable doubled haploid (DH) technologies. This position integrates expertise in plant tissue culture reproductive biology genetics and process optimization to develop refine and implement DH protocols that accelerate genetic gain.

The successful candidate will drive technical innovation in haploid induction chromosome doubling tissue culture optimization and workflow automation across both crop groups. Close collaboration with breeding operations and enabling technology teams will ensure that DH advancements translate into practical high-impact solutions for global breeding pipelines. This role requires both scientific depth and strategic execution to enhance DH production efficiency quality and scalability.

Accountabilities:

• Optimize DH induction and production protocols for both corn and cereals leading experimental design and process refinement.
• Develop novel methodologies for haploid identification and new DH protocols enabling improved accuracy throughput and cross-crop applicability.
• Enhance chromosome doubling efficiency by optimizing plant regeneration media tissue culture conditions and doubling strategies across corn and cereals.
• Improve haploid seed quality and vigor through refined hardening nursery practices and early-stage plant management.
• Scale automated DH workflows driving adoption of high-throughput cost-efficient systems for both crop groups.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives implementing innovative solutions that increase productivity while maintaining quality and meeting KPI expectations.
• Integrate DH technologies into breeding programs coordinating cohort schedules delivery timelines and technology deployment to accelerate genetic gain.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams comprising molecular biology bioinformatics automation engineering digital and product development to deliver integrated DH solutions.
• Stay current with scientific advances such as CRISPR applications in DH systems novel haploid inducer development improved tissue culture methods and emerging chromosome doubling technologies.
• Ensure documentation reporting and FTO compliance supporting IP generation and adherence to Syngentas Freedom to Operate guidelines.

Qualifications :

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This comprises but is not limited to OPT CPT and H-1B visa holders.

Education

• Ph.D. in Plant Science Plant Breeding Horticulture Biotechnology or a related field.
• A Masters degree with extensive industry experience (10 years) may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience developing or optimizing DH technologies in industry or academia preferably in row crops.
• Demonstrated success reducing costs or improving efficiency in molecular biology or tissue culture workflows at scale.
• Expertise in plant tissue culture plant regeneration and growth management across lab greenhouse and field environments.
• Practical experience with aseptic techniques plant dissection media preparation and growth regulator use.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of molecular and physiological pathways influencing haploid induction and DH development in corn and cereals.
• Proficiency with imaging systems (light microscopy fluorescence microscopy digital imaging) for haploid identification.
• Familiarity with plant handling systems such as embryo rescue anther/microspore culture and regeneration workflows.
• Working knowledge of genetic principles underlying maternal haploid induction systems and DH recovery.
• Understanding of key stages in row-crop variety development and commercialization.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing environmental conditions that influence DH system performance.

Additional Information :

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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