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Senior Research Scientist

2 months ago


Durham North Carolina, United States Syngenta Seeds Full time
Job Summary

At Syngenta Seeds, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Scientist to lead our Herbicide Traits research activities. This is a strategic and technical role within our Seeds Research team, requiring a deep understanding of chemistry and chemical reactions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Herbicide Tolerance Trait research activities, including trait optimization and evaluation in controlled growth environments and field.
  • Develop and apply novel genetic and plant phenotyping methods to support research and development projects.
  • Provide scientific leadership and drive innovation and execution within and across diverse functions, projects, and/or networks in the areas of plant-herbicide interactions, genetics, development, and physiology.
Accountabilities
  • Employ strategic and analytical thinking to develop and update strategies for each herbicide trait with a solid understanding of corresponding chemistry.
  • Provide scientific and technical leadership to cross-functional teams comprised of members from Seeds Research, Seeds Development, Seeds Commercial, and Crop Protection Research.
  • Possess deep knowledge and extensive experience through training and working in conducting crop herbicide tolerance ratings in lab, greenhouse, and field environments.
  • Lead multiple multi-disciplinary projects by working with cross-functional teams.
  • Independently develop innovative herbicide trait phenotyping methods at the molecular, biochemical, tissue, plant, and population level for corn, soy, and/or other key crops.
  • Perform wet-lab experiments to test hypotheses using surrogate assays to gather evidence for key herbicide traits.
  • Seek out, identify, communicate, and encourage examples of best practice from internal and external sources of information.
  • Lead a technical team to deliver program and project activities.
Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges
  • Disciplined and rigorous approach to hypothesis-driven research, process improvement, and change management.
  • Innovative mindset combined with technical expertise.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as effective IT skills.
  • Collaborative and effective ways of working in a matrix organization.
  • Adherence to health, safety, and environment standards.
  • Effective communication skills in English.
  • Ability to transfer knowledge to key stakeholders.