Associate Scientist II

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Job Summary: Syngenta is seeking an Associate Scientist for its Seeds team, focused on optimizing corn breeding programs and ensuring seed quality. Key Highlights: 1. Lead continuous improvement of agricultural processes 2. Critical analysis of phenotypic/genotypic data 3. Application and development of new technologies **Company Description** Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation, with operations in more than 90 countries. Our mission is to empower farmers with advanced technologies and practices that enable feeding the world’s growing 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 crops 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 work on 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 improve farmer success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Seeds team is seeking an Associate Scientist in Cascavel. This role will support the delivery of: **Responsibilities:** * Manage, implement, and execute multidisciplinary processes and tasks; monitor planting, pollination, harvesting, drying, shelling, experimental setup, planting kit preparation, and seed shipment/receipt; * Analyze operational KPIs using data analytics and internal tools to monitor process quality and efficiency; lead and propose action plans for continuous process improvement, working to optimize gains, reduce losses, and increase activity productivity; * Ensure compliance with internal occupational health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards and the Quality Management System (QMS); * Train personnel and strengthen technical alignment among teams operating internally and externally within the region; conduct phenotypic evaluations of corn inbred lines and hybrids, as well as lead and monitor field activities across various regions of Brazil; * Strong capability for critical and in-depth analysis of data (phenotypic/genotypic), plus ability to discuss statistical modeling and experimental design. Will be a key contributor in executing strategies to enhance the effectiveness of breeding programs, application and development of new technologies, genetic quality assurance, and—most importantly—monitoring seed production field activities (nurseries). **Qualifications** **Required:** * Ph.D. in Plant Breeding / Genetics; * Ability and passion for fieldwork; * Knowledge of Statistics and data analysis; * General knowledge of corn (genetics, physiology, plant pathology, management, etc.); * Knowledge of quantitative genetics and molecular data analysis; * Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with people from diverse educational backgrounds and levels of specialization; * Willingness and availability to travel is essential; * Advanced English proficiency. **Preferred:** * Preferred: programming experience in R or Python. **Additional Information** **What We Offer** * A culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, promotes professional development, and seeks a healthy balance between professional and personal life to support team members. Offers flexible work options to meet 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