Vegetable Trait Introgression Operations Specialist

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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Vegetable Trait Introgression Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support Trait Introgression (TI) operational activities across various sites, working closely with global TI managers on different crop pipelines. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvements, enhancing the quality and efficiency of our TI operations. You'll be involved in crop planning, resource allocation, and data management using enterprise IT systems, while helping to monitor operational KPIs. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and an interest in agricultural biotechnology.

Join us in this exciting role where you'll play a crucial part in advancing our vegetable trait introgression efforts and gain valuable experience in the field of plant breeding and genetics.

Duties:

• Execute Trait Introgression (TI) processes and projects in continuous nursery, working closely with TI managers for assigned crops. This includes translating crop demand into operational work plans, managing seed-to-seed processes, and ensuring timely project advancements and seed delivery.
• Manage resource planning and forecasting, including creating rolling forecasts for crop cycles, surface area requirements, and seed shipments. Submit annual resourcing plans for greenhouses and fields and contribute to marker planning forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Pipeline Enablement, to develop applications supporting planning, activity execution, and project status communications. Ensure necessary planning adjustments are communicated to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Capture and manage data in relevant Syngenta IT applications and tools. Report regularly on operational KPIs to monitor TI processes and secure pipeline delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of nursery processes, focusing on increasing delivery accuracy, reducing cycle time, expanding facility capacity, enhancing TI conversion quality, optimizing resource use, and streamlining overall operations.

Please note: This position cannot support visa sponsorship now or in the future

• MS degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Sciences or related field, or BS degree and 3 years of experience.
• Experience and willingness to work in the field during summer months.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak season, as well as Saturdays year-round as needed.
• Proven experience in crop/germplasm management or Trait Introgression (TI) in an R&D setting, preferably applied to commercial breeding programs.
• Demonstrated people management skills and experience in managing operational processes, including infrastructure and resource management.
• Excellent commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, with the ability to identify critical issues and engage cross-functional stakeholders to solve problems efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams and drive results in global settings.
• Data and digital fluency, with strong organizational skills to manage complex processes and competing priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality trait conversions.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

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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