Quality Operations Digital Solutions Lead

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

Job Description

The Quality Operations Digital Solutions Owner is responsible for overseeing the implementation and optimization of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) within the quality lab of a seed production company. This role combines strategic product ownership with technical development expertise to enhance seed production, quality control, and research initiatives. The Solutions Owner will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the LIMS platform aligns with business objectives and industry standards.

Duties:

• Collaborate with the IT Quality Lead to define and maintain the strategic direction and roadmap for the LIMS platform.
• Align LIMS functionalities with seed production workflows, ERP systems (SAP ECC and S4/HANA), and business goals.
• Gather and prioritize requirements for LIMS enhancements from stakeholders.
• Manage the product backlog and develop user stories for new features and improvements.
• Design and build custom solutions within the chosen LIMS using relevant programming languages and technologies.
• Implement and customize LIMS modules for seed sample management and testing workflows.
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and interfaces tailored to seed testing needs.
• Integrate LIMS with other seed production systems and laboratory instruments.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• Coordinate training programs for LIMS users across various seed production disciplines.
• Collaborate with IT teams to manage LIMS deployments, upgrades, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the seed industry (e.g., AOSCA, ISTA, seed certification standards).
• Familiarity with LIMS architecture, APIs, and integration capabilities.
• Knowledge of seed testing methods and molecular breeding techniques.
• Understanding of database design and optimization for LIMS applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in product management and software development, preferably with LIMS platforms in the seed industry.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles.
• Experience configuring and customizing LIMS platforms (such as LabVantage, LabWare, or Thermo Fisher Scientific) for seed production environments.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

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 a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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. 

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