Research Scientist

Company Description

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

The Scientist will serve as a key member of the insectary control program, focusing on plant-based evaluations of GM/GE crop plants within our biotechnology platforms. This role is responsible for executing plant bioassays and gene efficacy evaluation experiments in greenhouse and growth chamber environments to support the development and assessment of innovative crop solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with scientists and cross-functional team members to generate, analyze, and communicate comprehensive experimental results that drive research objectives and informed decision-making.

All activities will be conducted in accordance with Syngenta's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, ensuring the highest standards of safety, stewardship, and scientific excellence.

• Recognize greenhouse problems early and collaborate with others to find solutions
• Work within a team to implement agreed upon insect bioassay protocols
• Data focused enabling efficient and accurate data collection, management, analyzation, and reporting
• Perform routine activities including planting, watering, tissue sampling, pollination, harvesting, seed processing
• Scout and apply pesticides and biologicals to control diseases and pests
• Clear communication of work and results with supervisor and team
• Must be able to work on a rotational basis as a weekend team member

• Bachelor's degree in Plant Science, Entomology, Agronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience conducting plant-based research, bioassays, or controlled environment experiments in greenhouse and/or growth chamber settings.
• Knowledge of plant biology, insect-plant interactions, and biotechnology research methodologies.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and documentation skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary scientific teams and communicate research findings clearly.
• Commitment to working safely and adhering to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.

• Experience working with genetically modified (GM) or gene-edited (GE) crop plants in a research environment.
• Familiar with the environmental control and automation system such as Argus.
• Kno…