Job Description

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we shape the future of agriculture and empower farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We are a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate local experts who collaborate with farmers to provide solutions that create market opportunities. We combine precision breeding, advanced biotech trait selection, and digital platforms for unparalleled field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as diseases, insects, weeds, and extreme weather, while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission to revolutionize food security and transform agriculture.

At Syngenta, our objective is to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, providing high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that enhance farmer success. To support this mission, the Syngenta recruitment team is looking for a Cell biology lab lead in Sarrians This role will support the execution of Dihaploids production and embryo rescue by:

Leading Cell biology lab responsible for the production of dihaplioids and embryo rescue.

• Manage delivery of yearly request as agreed with crop requesters and the Global Cell Biology lead within time and budget
• Manage resources according to the request; people, consumables and equipment and infrastructure
• Drives continuous improvements to optimize processes
• Provide technical Cell biology expertise to the team to develop the team and improve the processes
• Develop people in their roles and skills to build a high-performing team
• Ensure conformity to Syngenta processes and Compliance (HSE, Quality, Legal etc) for relevant cell biology platform.

Accountabilities

• Lead a Cell biology lab with 5-6 persons
• Translating a year plan into a workable lab planning with the right resources in place
• Delivery of annual request agreed on within timelines, priorities and budget.
• Prioritize request and take action in case of high workload
• Develop and tracking of process KPI’s and act on the KPIs
• on the progress of the request
• Ensure the lab data is stored in a clear and structured way
• Development of people capabilities and relevant expertise within the team
• Build a cohesive team with clear roles and in which each member collaborates effectively to drive success
• Keep abreast of the latest advancements in cell biology and apply this knowledge
• Drive efficiency improvements and establish a culture of continuous improvements
• Work across departments and teams
• Establish and maintain effective communication with stakeholders
• Work across the global Cell biology network and exchange relevant information
• Be an actively member of the site management team and a role model for others
• Drive high quality and HSE standards in compliance with Quality Management guidelines

Qualifications

Required

• MSc or BSc degree (Bac+3 or more) in a relevant scientific field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Cell Biology applications within plant breeding (preferably Dihaploidisation in Vegetables).
• Proven experience in leading Dihaploidisation production and protocol development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team of technicians.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with high rigor and accuracy.
• Proficiency in English (both verbal and written) and standard computer tools (MS Office).

Desired

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple global stakeholders across departments.
• Innovative mindset with a strong focus on execution and results orientation.
• Self-awareness and the ability to engage and inspire a team

Additional Information

What we offer

• competitive salary, health insurance, etc.
• The opportunity to be an active member of the site management team and a role model in a global technology network.

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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