Senior Scientist I

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 Syngenta is seeking a Senior Scientist in Durham NC. This role will be responsible for establishing high throughput bioassays on multiple pathogens including plant parasitic nematodes in lab and Greenhouse environments. As well as drive the discovery development and delivery of innovative biotech disease-resistant traits by conducting hands-on experiments collaborating with key experts and functions both within and outside of Syngenta.

Accountabilities:

• Design execute and analyze laboratory greenhouse and field experiments to evaluate crop resistance and tolerance to plant diseases including soybean cyst nematode.
• Lead disease screening activities including inoculum collection culture maintenance inoculation disease assessment and data reporting.
• Drive the discovery and development of innovative traits and solutions that address critical disease challenges in agriculture.
• Develop and validate disease resistance and susceptibility correlations across multiple environments and testing systems.
• Generate hypotheses design experiments and provide data-driven recommendations to advance research and breeding objectives.
• Serve as a plant pathology and nematology subject matter expert identifying and implementing best practices new technologies and scientific advancements.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to communicate results influence key decisions and deliver solutions that meet grower and business needs.

Qualifications :

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology Nematology Genetics Genomics or a related scientific field.
• 4 years of experience in crop resistance research focused on plant parasitic nematodes.
• Strong knowledge of molecular plant immunity crop genetics and plant pathology.
• Hands-on experience conducting laboratory greenhouse and field research studies.
• Experience designing executing and interpreting complex scientific experiments.
• Proven ability to solve scientific challenges using data-driven approaches and innovative thinking.
• Expertise in nematode production infection assays phenotyping and data analysis.
• Experience managing research projects and delivering results within established timelines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present scientific findings to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.

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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Remote Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time