Job Summary: The Associate Scientist will execute and ensure end-to-end activities within seed production processes, with emphasis on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. World leader in agricultural innovation 2. Focus on production and quality of genetic seeds 3. Culture that celebrates diversity and professional development **Company Description** **About Syngenta** Syngenta is a world leader in agricultural innovation, operating in more than 90 countries. Our mission is to empower farmers with advanced technologies and practices that enable feeding the growing global population while preserving the planet for future generations. Our pioneering scientific discoveries deliver superior benefits to farmers and society at an unprecedented scale. Guided by our Sustainability Priorities, we continuously develop technologies and solutions that help growers cultivate healthier plants in revitalized soils, maximizing productivity. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, while Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Follow our stories and stay updated on our work via LinkedIn, Instagram \& X. **Job Description** At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, delivering high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that enhance farmer success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Seeds Team is seeking an Associate Scientist in Aracati. **Responsibilities:** * Execute and ensure end\-to\-end activities across genetic and experimental seed production processes (pollinations, detasseling, and roguing), as well as experimental field mapping, sampling and collection of plant material (plants, leaves, seeds, and ears), field identifications (plants, plots, and trials), phenotypic evaluations, generation of production data, and shipment of samples to laboratories; * Ensure adherence to procedures, instructions, standards, and critical control points impacting seed quality across the entire production chain; * Select and manage temporary staff, training and developing the necessary skills to perform tasks, assigning and monitoring responsibilities within Field Operations; * Execute activities according to the operational schedule to meet agreed-upon deadlines and quality requirements; * Generate data throughout all processes to monitor key KPIs and ensure their achievement. * Ensure full compliance with exemplary adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and all other company policies; * Demonstrate a strong continuous improvement mindset, implementing Lean culture and Six Sigma tools. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, or related fields; * Experience in corn seed production activities (pollination, roguing); * Skills in communication, training, and leadership of temporary staff; * Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, among others); * Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite required); * Intermediate English proficiency. **Preferred** * Postgraduate degree (Master’s, PhD, or MBA); * Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma. **Additional Information** **What We Offer** * A culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, promotes professional development, and seeks balance between professional and personal life to support team members. Offers flexible work options tailored to your professional and personal needs. * Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision) effective from day one. * Paid vacation, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, and other benefits. Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. **Join a leading company that brings plant potential to life** \#LI\-Onsite