Job description
Please note - this role is 100% onsite in Malta, IL. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
The North America Soy Trait Introgression Conversion Lead (Soy TI-CL) will lead the implementation of the conversion plan at the new Malta, IL R&D site by driving consistency in crossing, project tracking, and protocol optimization for delivery of newly traited projects to the pipeline. In addition, the Soy TI-CL will pilot adoption of innovative practices to drive continuous improvement in the trait introgression timelines, donor development, project and facility cost, conversion quality, and final seed hand-off targets. The NA Soy TI-CL collaborates with other Applied Genetics and Data Analytics Scientist to implement new operational protocols and conversion techniques for improved pipeline delivery.
Accountabilities
- Accountable for implementation of the NA Soy Trait Introgression conversion plan focusing on developing and optimizing crossing designs and/or trialing protocols, data capture, capacity planning, and implementing donor strategies. Develop new site-specific protocols and procedures to ensure the strict seed quality targets and timely delivery of conversions
- Identify key productivity savings by challenging existing protocols and processes targeting improvements in capacity, life cycle management, crossing efficiency and seed targets
- Implement OpEx principles, metrics, and KPIs monitoring system to continuously track and improve the end-to-end TI process, promoting a culture of continuous improvement among all employees at the Malta site
- Follow all stewardship and regulatory guidelines for new trait product launches and trialing requirements as TI Ops lead for stewardship and quality
- Manage and train 3rd party staff, ensure all necessary employees training is followed and documented following best practice procedures
- In collaboration with Data Analytics and Data Scientists teams to deploy new experimental or trial designs improving capacity and cycling times for advancing materials through the Soy TI Pipeline to assist in speeding up the commercialization of new product launches
- Follow all stewardship and regulatory guidelines for new product launches and trialing requirements.
- Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with USDA/EPA regulations and Syngenta’s Stewardship guidelines.
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
Required
- BS Degree in agronomy, crop science, plant physiology, biology, botany, or horticulture
- 5+ years of relevant commercial experience in managing controlled environments for row crops
- Demonstrated leadership experience, talent recruitment, strategy and personnel development, performance management and ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience with technology deployed in greenhouse, growth chambers, and/or controlled environments
- Knowledge and experience in methods of plant breeding (selfed crops) and utilization of molecular markers in trait introgression to track conversion quality
- Experience with monitoring KPIs and data through Power-BI or other visualization software
- Understanding of state and governmental stewardship and regulatory requirements to maintain our freedom to operate (FTO)
- Experience with effectively communicating tasks and their purpose to leadership and the team is crucial for successful collaboration and achieving desired outcomes.
- Agility and willingness to change plans and think outside the box to solve problems and meet critical delivery timelines
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-regional team environment.
- Ability to effectively manage workload during peak cycling times.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
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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