Job Description- This position requires traveling the the Netherlands at least twice a year.
- Deliver seed enhancement technologies and processes, and ensure their robust implementation.
- Ensure that work programs meet a high standard of scientific integrity.
- Provide troubleshooting and recipe maintenance support to adjacent functions such as operations and customer support.
- Support operational teams in developing proficiency in process, organization, and execution to latest standards.
- Translate agreed project targets into appropriate experimental work programs with minimal supervision.
- Develop, deliver, and document new seed enhancement technologies and processes.
- Align procedures with global best practices.
- Deliver high-level scientific reports in English.
- Participate in collaborative work programs with seed processing operations, ensuring that own contributions are delivered to agreed timelines and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain awareness of seed enhancement and technologies, including competitors' capabilities.
- Proactively seek and share knowledge, scout for latest technologies, and ensure that know-how in this domain is captured effectively for use by the broader organization.
- Ensure full HSE compliance and promote environmentally sustainable solutions, in particular ensuring that the HSE consequences of new seed treatment, and technologies are effectively communicated to seed processing sites.
Qualifications- A first degree or MSc in biology, plant physiology, or related & relevant scientific discipline.
- English language skills at a minimum level of B2 (Common European Framework scale).
- Understands Syngenta values and policies, in particular HSE.
- Has a network of contacts beyond own team to develop their technical expertise.
- Demonstrates passion and energy for projects, with the ability to innovate, identify gaps, and seek solutions.
- Constructively challenges current working practices.
- Works to academic standards while appreciating operational pragmatism and the flexibility needed to serve the business.
- Uses personal judgement to make timely decisions with available data and recommend next steps, judging when further expert input is required.
- Communicates technical facts, ideas, and opinions to a general technical audience in an assertive way, influencing others through rational persuasion.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively across all levels of the organization (shop floor through management).
Additional InformationWhat 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.
- Salary range: $80,800 - $121,200
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