Assistant Breeding Project Lead Cucurbits

The Assistant Breeding Project Lead (APL)/Assistant Breeder for Cucurbits will collaborate closely with the Lead Breeders to manage the breeding activities in Cucurbits crops spanning from the initiation of breeding to advanced stage trialing. This role is pivotal in delivering a robust product pipeline for key market segments and encompasses nursery management, conducting hybrid trials, and providing high quality data to facilitate data-driven product advancement. Additionally, the individual will assist the Lead Breeders in integrating the latest tools and technologies into the breeding program.

Job Duties:

• Manage breeding trials and activities from sowing to harvest, including data collection, analysis, and database management for melons and watermelons.
• Oversee hybrid and parental line management, ensuring stability, purity, and IP protection while assisting with marker-assisted inbred conversion projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Biological Operations, Breeding Trial Specialists, genotyping labs) and external cooperators for efficient trial planning, execution, and resource management.
• Support the Lead Breeder in adopting new technologies and methodologies, including high-throughput phenotyping, predictive breeding, and data visualization tools.
• Coordinate genotyping activities, organize prototype testing, and manage seed logistics in compliance with internal regulations.
• Develop market knowledge and breeding targets while maintaining effective communication with the lead breeder and other stakeholders.
• Explore and implement supporting technologies to enhance the breeding program's efficiency and effectiveness.

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.

• MS or BS degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding or related disciplines with 3-5 years of industry experience; MS candidates preferred.
• Good knowledge on experiment designs, data management and statistical analysis.
• Good understanding of R&D processes to identify the critical issues as well as engage with team members to solve problems.
• Sound knowledge of agronomy, physiology, pathology, plant nutrition and digital tools.
• Knowledge of automation and high throughput phenotyping tools is a plus.
• Experience in database management and analysis.

Salary for this role is $66,000 - $100,000 per year.

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 atop employerby Science Journal.

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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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