NA Trait Introgression Applied Genetics Scientist

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking an NA Trait Introgression Applied Genetics Scientist for the North America Trait Introgression and Delivery (NA TID) - Applied Genetics Team preferably in Slater IA. (Stanton MN or RTP NC may also be considered.)

Role Purpose

The North America Trait Introgression and Delivery (NA TID) - Applied Genetics Team is responsible for the introgression of traits into Corn and Soybean germplasm, with the main goal of delivering high-quality traited elite genetics on time to feed the late-stage breeding pipeline, contributing to the commercial launch of high-performance products in the North America market segments. The NA Trait Introgression Applied Genetics Scientist (NA TI AGS) will support and actively contribute to the NA TID Team and the North America Seeds Development organization by:

1. enabling and deploying molecular and computational solutions to increase the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of trait introgression and delivery processes;
2. ii. owning the execution, management, and reporting of some of the key activities involved in such processes.

The focus of this role will be Corn, complementary supporting Soybean when necessary.

Accountabilities

• Work as a member of the North America Trait Introgression and Delivery (NA TID) Team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality traited elite genetics with competitive performance, supporting the accelerated rate of genetic gain in product development. The focus of the role will be Corn, complementary supporting Soybean as necessary.
• Develop new and/or work on the continuous improvement of existing computational models for trait introgression and version characterization processes, and provide simulations for what if scenarios to inform strategy changes that drive Corn and Soybean conversion efficiency, quality, and success.  
• Actively support genotyping and sequencing activities in Corn and Soybean pre-coded, coded, and traited germplasm, by assessing and optimizing targeted sequencing and/or other genotyping marker panels. Support the continuous enhancement and actualization of such panels through the identification of targets for potential new candidate traits and loci of interest.
• Contribute to the ongoing digitization and automation efforts of the NA TID Team, by developing and implementing algorithms, models, and/or digital solutions to execute critical activities involved in TID processes.
• In collaboration with skilled scientists within and outside the NA TID – AGS Team, actively contribute to the development of algorithms and computational solutions to support various activities of the TI process, including: trait donor creation, trait donor selection, project creation, plant selection, project advancement and reporting. Own or co-own the execution of these activities to support the NA Corn TI pipeline.
• Actively support and assist NA TI AGS – Inbred Conversion Analyst with project analysis, plant selection, and cycling instruction reporting during peak periods.
• Actively engage in and contribute to the accurate, timely, and efficient computation, tracking, and reporting of NA TI Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). In partnership with Nampa Trait Conversion Accelerator (TCA) Operations Team, co-own the deliverable of the strategic KPIs quarterly and annually.

Qualifications

Critical success factors & key challenges:

• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments and successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to manipulate, organize, track, process, and generate reports from large and complex phenotypic and molecular datasets.
• Ability to work with existing software for phenotypic and molecular data analysis, and ability to develop new/modify existi