First degree or MSc in biology, plant physiology, or a related scientific discipline.
Proficient in English at a minimum B2 level.
Familiarity with Syngenta's values and HSE policies.
Established network for technical expertise development.
Demonstrates passion for innovation and problem-solving.
Ability to challenge existing practices constructively.
Adept at balancing academic rigor with operational needs.
Uses judgment for timely decision-making and knows when to seek expert input.
Effective communicator capable of influencing technical discussions across all organization levels.
Responsibilities
Travel to the Netherlands at least twice a year.
Deliver and implement seed enhancement technologies and processes.
Ensure high scientific integrity in work programs.
Provide troubleshooting support to operations and customer support.
Support teams in proficiency development and execution.
Translate project targets into experimental work programs with minimal supervision.
Document and deliver new seed enhancement processes and technologies.
Align procedures with global best practices for efficiency and quality.
Produce high-level scientific reports in English.
Participate in collaborative work programs, ensuring timely delivery of contributions.
Maintain awareness of seed enhancement technologies and competitor capabilities.
Scout for latest technologies and ensure knowledge is captured for broader use.
Ensure full HSE compliance and promote sustainable solutions.
Benefits
Culture promoting belonging, collaboration, and professional development.
Flexible work options for work-life balance.
Comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on day one.
401k with company match and profit-sharing plans.
Paid vacation and holidays, plus maternity and paternity leave.
Education assistance and wellness programs available.
Corporate discounts and additional benefits.
Full Job Description
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 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.
