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POSITION:
Assistant Plant
Scientist, Vegetables
Have you thought about how to feed
the fast growing world population? We have.
And we are looking for top talent to join our team!
Syngenta is a
world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture
through innovative research and technology. The company is a
leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value
commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2
billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90
countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN)
and in New York (SYT).
Job location: Naples, Florida
Role Purpose
Performs
research and/or development in collaboration and support of
molecular marker strategies to create profitable products.
Accountabilities
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Research and/or develop
genetic testing, analysis, and evaluation,
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Manage and maintain program
materials and data,
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Develop and maintain excellent
internal and external customer relationships.
Knowledge, experience &
capabilities
Critical Experience
• 2 years related experience.
• BA required.
• Knowledge of DNA sequencing analysis tools.
• Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and
agriculture.
Critical technical, professional and personal
capabilities
• Maintain high level of professional expertise through
familiarity with scientific literature and exploration of
technology.
• Professionalism including creation of an ethical, highly
communicative and transparent, results oriented environment
within the development team within Syngenta.
• Ability to interact with people in a respectful,
cooperative but assertive manner resulting in the
achievement of program and company goals.
• Tenacity and independent decision-making ability to make
the proper decisions.
• Imaginative insight in the development of creative
strategies and new practices while challenging the
conventional practices.
• Maintain safe working conditions. At all times, conduct
work personally and for those supervised with the utmost of
worker safety in mind
• Set and maintain high work standards for self and those
supervised for efficiency and accountability for action as
performed.
Critical leadership capabilities
• Be Decisive
• Build Trust
• Know the Business
• Achieve Goals
• Communicate Effectively
• Promote Teamwork
• Encourage Innovation
Syngenta offers a competitive
salary and benefits package, including market-based pay,
health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time
off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today!
Visit
www.syngentacareers.com and submit your application online.
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