What are the responsibilities and job description for the NA Seeds Quality Lab Analyst position at Syngenta?
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
What We Offer:
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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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
- Produce high quality seed testing results to include germination, vigor, seed sizing, physical, trait and genetic purity by executing lab tasks assigned by Lab Leadership.
- Drive lab data management; collection and analysis.
- Organize, perform, and lead in assigned areas to ensure all required processes, procedures and data requirements are met.
- Ensure that all seed is properly handled and tested so that accurate seed quality results will be completed within assigned timelines.
- Develop a working understanding and aptitude for all lab functions to be able to fill in for colleagues when necessary.
- Participate in continuous improvement in laboratory operations.
- Participate in industry certifications for the lab.
- Be personally committed and accountable in support of our HSE goal zero initiative.
- Accurately interpret and report data.
- Provide proper supervision for seasonal staff while conducting testing and analyzing data.
- Foster an inclusive laboratory culture that allows everyone to learn and contribute to the lab success.
- Support incorporation of the Seeds Quality Framework and continuous improvement principles into Quality Control operations.
- Follow all legal & corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Assist with quality documentation of tests conducted.
- Must be High School graduate or have a GED.
- B.A. or B.S. degree in science, agriculture, or related; or A.A. and 2 years relevant work experience, or 3 years relevant work experience preferred.
- Fluent in English.
- Prefer RST (Registered Seed Technologist) or willingness to work towards certification.
- Prefer strong data science experience.
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.
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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