About this Job: The Associate breeder is responsible for designing and executing breeding or technology projects by means of research or to coordinate experiments or work program resulting in improvements and innovations of Syngenta sweet corn portfolio within the framework of product profile specifications. He contributes to interpretation and presentation of results. This role requires an understanding how to apply the most effective breeding methods in conjunction with the latest technology tools to accelerate the progress of developing successful commercial varieties and delivering them to the market. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain a product development portfolio for sweet corn in line with market requests and business planning Identify new opportunities (input & output traits) in the market Planning and control of breeding projects in portfolio Carry out new product development projects Secure efficient facility/operational support for projects Organize prototype testing in the market in collaboration with other teams Facilitate transfer of products to production & marketing department Apply supporting technologies in breeding program Assist in development of IP position (Patents) Establish good relationships with other R&D and Commercial departments Conduct and/or supervise pathology screening activities and maintenance of isolates as required Manage the breeding team including supervision of pollination, harvest, shelling, and other nursery activities MSc (with experience) or Ph.D in Plant Breeding or related discipline Good understanding of new product/process implementation in commercial environment Knowledge of crop management and new technologies Basic knowledge in pathology, plant physiology, entomology, crop management, experimental design and statistics, molecular markers, database management Fluent in English- knowledge of Spanish is a plus Project and People Management skills Proven success with product development projects in breeding Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities: Leading expertise in relevant area Good communicator (both written and verbal) in a R&D and business environment Good organizational skills Keen eye for innovations Good sense of economics of new processes and products The ability to work with multi-cultural, multi-functional and multi-regional teams Ability to work independently but also as part of a team Frequent intra-US and international travel 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. Syngenta Contact Information: If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at na.sta_pc_teamsyngenta.com Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) (http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm) SDL2017
