Cell Biology Specialist
Cell Biology Specialist
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Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and skilled professional to drive and execute our embryo rescue program in fruit crop trait introgression. In this role you will drive innovation in our genetic improvement techniques directly contributing to the development of enhanced crop varieties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute the embryo rescue component of our Trait Introgression (TI) platform for fruit crops.
- Optimize TI processes in collaboration with Operations Lead trait introgression scientists breeding teams and TI Operation Specialists.
- Manage resource planning and efficient execution of embryo rescue activities.
- Coordinate daily with Farm Operations team (crop caretakers pollinators cleaning specialists) to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintain oversight of embryo rescue activities at the Cell Biology Lab.
- Perform critical tasks including fruit harvesting embryo rescue selection backup plant sampling and delivery to TI facilities.
- Prepare media for embryo rescue activities and functionally lead technicians in the Cell Biology Lab.
- Analyze regeneration data to continuously improve the embryo rescue process.
- Ensure timely delivery of plants for the next breeding cycle.
- Proactively communicate progress challenges and process improvements.
- Manage data registration and administration using relevant IT tools.
Qualifications :
- Education: BS degree in Agronomy Horticulture Plant Breeding Plant Sciences or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in crop/germplasm management or TI in an R&D setting preferably in commercial breeding programs.
- Technical Skills:
- Proven expertise in embryo rescue techniques and in vitro culture.
- Strong understanding of plant physiology and genetic improvement.
- Experience in managing operational processes and resources.
- Data and digital fluency for effective TI process management.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills in English & Spanish (additional languages are a plus).
- Strong leadership capabilities and ability to work in multicultural teams.
- Resultsoriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Agility and flexibility in meeting critical timelines.
- High ethical standards and transparent work style.
Additional Information :
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
Employment Type
Full-time
