Assistant Breeder Pepper

Are you passionate about revolutionizing agriculture through innovative plant breeding Join our dynamic team as an Associate Scientist where youll play a crucial role in developing the next generation of crop varieties. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of plant science utilizing cuttingedge technologies and contributing to global food security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute phenotyping activities to secure highquality trial data collection and storage.
• Conduct data analysis to support datadriven decisions in earlystage breeding (PLC04).
• Collaborate with breeders biological operations and molecular marker labs to support breeding plans.
• Manage biological entities data and records using Syngentas approved informatic systems (SPIRIT MINT).

Core Functions:

• Organize trial data collection management storage and analysis for earlystage breeding.
• Collaborate with biological operations for timely planning and crop management.
• Conduct prototype trials including prescreening data collection and reporting.
• Manage seed production inventory and logistics.
• Coordinate markerassisted selection activities.
• Provide technical data for product management and stage advancement.
• Implement new technologies to support breeding programs.
• Maintain relationships with external cooperators.

Qualifications :

• BSc required MSc preferred in genetics or plant breeding.
• Strong knowledge of plant biology genetics and breeding principles.
• Advanced skills in trial design data management data analysis and statistics.
• Basic understanding of plant pathology and plant health.
• Experience managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Proficiency in database management and R&D software systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong planning and basic project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in field and greenhouse environments.

Additional Information :

Location: El Ejido Almera (Spain)

• Physically fit to work long days in the field and to stay focused under pressure
• Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in a field or greenhouse. 
• Repeated bending and twisting of torso and wrist.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Field greenhouse and office.
• Exposure to potential allergens (pollen and fungal spores) and chemical pesticides in the field or greenhouse.
• Physically fit to work long days in the field and to stay focused under pressure
• Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in a field or greenhouse. 
• Repeated bending and twisting of torso and wrist.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• A culture that promotes work/life balance celebrates diversity and offers numerous events throughout the year.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and a wide range of development options including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning)

Equal Opportunity

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime