Soybean Research Associate
Soybean Research Associate
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Job Description
The Soybean Research Associate leads and coordinates comprehensive soybean breeding programs including Trait Introgression (TI) conventional crossing and field activities. This role is responsible for managing various stages of soybean development from initial crosses to field trials while ensuring highquality seed production and meeting key performance indicators. The position requires strong leadership skills to supervise field employees coordinate with crossfunctional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead soybean breeding programs including TI conventional crossing seed increases and field trials.
- Manage soybean development from F1 to F4 generations PYT and PPC activities.
- Supervise field employees and coordinate with crossfunctional teams to achieve 95% KPI for seed quality and quantity.
- Develop work plans train staff and manage resources efficiently within budget constraints.
- Communicate project status crop updates and potential issues to stakeholders and breeders.
- Support activities across multiple crops and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure safety and productivity of fulltime and temporary employees.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Agronomy Crop Science Biology or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in soybean crop field activities
- Knowledge of seed crop research production and quality assurance practices
- Experience with continuous improvement techniques and phenotypic data observations in regulated corn and soybean trials
- Demonstrated leadership skills in crossfunctional team environments
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to address complex situations
- Proficiency in advanced analytics and ability to deploy new tools and processes
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills in English both written and verbal to effectively engage with all levels of the organization
- Resultsoriented mindset with the ability to influence and facilitate solution.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a worklife 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
