Trait Assessment Technician

Syngenta Seeds; El Ejido; Presencial; EUR 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work-life balance

Remote work policy

Professional development

Competitive benefits package

Training platforms (Degreed, LinkedIn)

Descripción de la vacante

Syngenta Seeds seeks a Trait Assessment Technician in El Ejido, Spain. You will support phytopathology research and new variety development by performing laboratory, greenhouse, and growth room operations, contributing to disease-resistant crop advancement.

Work in state-of-the-art facilities, executing trials, data capture, and cross-functional collaboration within an R&D setting. A strong eye for detail and safety-conscious approach are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Production, Plant Health, or related field.
• Around 2–3 years of hands-on laboratory-based plant pathology/phenotyping experience, with disease resistance evaluation and trait scoring.
• Experience in controlled environments (labs, greenhouses, growth chambers).
• Ability to follow detailed protocols, collect observations, and record data accurately.

Responsabilidades

• Execute phytopathology assays following established protocols under guidance of Researchers.
• Perform data collection, trial preparation, inoculum handling, inoculation, and phenotyping of tests.
• Maintain labs, growth rooms, and greenhouses and manage inventory and equipment.

Conocimientos

Phytopathology

Phenotyping

Laboratory work

Data entry

MS Excel

Plant biology

Controlled environments

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy

Technical diploma in Agriculture

Herramientas

Smartsheet

Trial management systems

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

Syngenta Seeds, a leading developer and producer of Field Crops, -Vegetable, - and Flower Seeds, is part of Syngenta Group. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Trait Assessment team is seeking aTrait Assessment TechnicianinEl Ejido, Spain.

This role will support the delivery ofphytopathology research and new variety developmentby performing essential laboratory, greenhouse, and growth room operations. The successful candidate will work in state-of-the-art facilities, conducting trials and tests that contribute to the optimization of trait assessment protocols and the advancement of disease-resistant crop varieties.

Accountabilities:

Phytopathology Research & Trial Execution

• Execute phytopathology assays following established protocols under the guidance of Research Associates and Scientists.
• Perform a wide range of tasks including data collection, trial preparation, pathogen maintenance, inoculum preparation, inoculation, and phenotyping of routine tests.
• Conduct plant maintenance activities in controlled environments such as labs, growth rooms, and greenhouses.

Laboratory & Inventory Management

• Manage lab consumables and inventory efficiently, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely replenishment.
• Maintain equipment according to instructions and proactively signal any malfunctions or maintenance needs.

Data Management & Documentation

• Capture, enter, and report data accurately using MS Word, Excel, and other relevant software according to internal standards.
• Maintain precise documentation to support decision‑making in new variety development.

Biosafety & HSE Compliance

• Operate in modern infrastructure according to best biosafety and HSE practices at all times.
• Demonstrate individual responsibility for health and safety, acting in a safe manner and complying with safe systems of work.
• Look out for the safety of colleagues and contribute to a culture of safety excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal operation of the Trait Assessment department.
• Address issues and deviations from standards by working closely with the team.
• Communicate effectively in an R&D environment, asking questions for clarification and informing about potential delays or quality issues.

Qualifications

Education&Experience

• Bachelor’sdegree,technicaldiploma,orvocationalqualificationinAgronomy,Agriculture,Plant Science,CropProduction,PlantHealth,orarelatedfield.
• Around 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in a laboratory-based plant pathology, phenotyping, seed testing, or trait assessment environment, with practical experience supporting disease resistance evaluation, plant trait scoring, sample handling, inoculation support, or controlled-environment phenotyping trials.
• Experienceworkingincontrolledenvironments,greenhouses,growthchambers,laboratories,or fieldtrialconditions.
• Experiencefollowingtechnicalprotocols,collectingobservations,andrecordingaccuratedata.

TechnicalSkills&Knowledge

• Basicknowledgeofplantbiology,cropdevelopment,andphytopathology.
• Understandingofphenotypingprocesses,suchasvisualscoring,symptomassessment,diseaseseverityevaluation,plantperformanceobservations,orportraitdatacollection.
• Abilitytofollowdetailedprotocolsfortrialpreparation,planthandling,inoculationsupport,sampling,scoring,anddatacapture.
• Gooddigitalskills,includingMSOffice,especiallyExcel,andabilitytouse datasheetsordigitaldatacollectiontoolssuchasSmartsheet,tablets,ortrialmanagementsystems.
• Abilityandwillingnesstolearnnewphenotypingmethods,greenhouseprocesses,anddigitaltoolsthroughtrainingandself-learning.
• Strongattentiontodetailandcommitmenttoreliable,high-qualitydata.
• Practical,hands‑onmindsetwithgoodorganizationandplanningskills.
• Proactiveandsafety-consciousapproachtodailywork.
• GoodcommunicationskillsandabilitytoworkcollaborativelyinanR&Dteam.
• BasicEnglishproficiency,withwillingnesstoimproveinatechnicalenvironment.

Additional Information

Location:El Ejido, Spain
Work Environment:Modern laboratories, greenhouses, and controlled growth rooms
Team:Collaborative R&D environment working alongside Research Associates and Scientists

What We Offer

• Work-life balance: we offer flexible working hours to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
• Remote work: we have a remote work policy applicable when the nature of the role allows.
• Trust: we believe that freedom, trust, and responsibility are the foundation for our teams to grow and reach their full potential.
• Competitive compensation: a comprehensive package including fixed salary, bonus, pension plan, life insurance, and a wide range of flexible benefits to choose from (Meal Vouchers, WellHub, among others).
• Professional development: opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Continuous learning: training programs with access to platforms such as Degreed, LinkedIn Learning, and language courses.

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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