Seed Health Development Analyst

Syngenta Seeds; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus and profit-sharing

Flexible working options

Learning Edge platform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

25 vacation days + 1 vitality day

Pension plan

Travel allowance €0.23/km up to 50 km

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking a QC Seed Health Development Analyst to join the Seed Health Development team within Quality Control in Enkhuizen. You will help develop and validate seed health testing methods and perform microbiological tests using ELISA, qPCR, and nucleic acid extraction to deliver reliable results for growers worldwide.

You will follow strict protocols, manage data quality and contribute to process improvements while collaborating with QC Operations in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in life sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of nucleic acid extraction and qPCR required; ELISA or plating a plus.
• Experience or knowledge in plant pathology is a strong plus; quality focus essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and contribute to seed health method development.
• Follow established protocols, record results and troubleshoot as needed.
• Generate robust data and support continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Molecular testing

qPCR

ELISA

Plating

Data analysis

Quality focus

Education

BSc/MSc in life sciences

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers stronger, more vigorous, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Job Description

QC Seed Health Development Analyst

As a QC Seed Health Development Analyst at Syngenta, you help ensure that growers around the world can rely on healthy, high-quality vegetable seeds. Through your laboratory work, you contribute to the development and improvement of the methods used to detect seed pathogens. You will join the Seed Health Development team within Quality Control. Working closely with QC Operations, you will help turn scientific methods into reliable, practical tests that support our day-to-day quality control.

The challenge

Reliable seed health testing starts with strong methods and trustworthy data. In this role, you will perform laboratory experiments to support the development, optimization and validation of seed health testing methods. You will follow established protocols, carefully record your results and contribute to troubleshooting when results need further investigation. Your work will involve microbiological testing methods and techniques such as ELISA, qPCR and nucleic acid extraction. You will help generate robust data, maintain laboratory procedures and support the continuous improvement of our testing processes. We work to high standards for quality, safety and governance. At the same time, we continuously look for ways to improve and harmonize the way we work. Your observations and ideas will help us make our processes more consistent, efficient and reliable.

Qualifications

Your profile

• You have a BSc or MSc in a relevant field, such as life sciences, biology, biotechnology, microbiology or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of molecular testing methods is required (nucleic acid extraction and qPCR). Experience with ELISA and plating is an advantage.
• Knowledge of or experience in plant pathology is a strong plus, as is familiarity with LIMS .
• You work accurately and have a strong focus on quality.
• You handle data (and its analysis), procedures and laboratory standards responsibly.
• You are flexible and comfortable working in a dynamic environment, where priorities and tasks can change during the day. You enjoy adapting to what is needed and are happy to take on different activities, even when the day does not follow a fixed plan.

Additional Information

Take your chance!

Are you excited to combine hands-on laboratory work with contributing to healthy, reliable vegetable seeds for growers worldwide? Join our Seed Health Development team in Enkhuizen and help shape the quality standards behind tomorrow’s crops.

What we offer

• The opportunity to receive an annual bonus and profit-sharing – we celebrate success together!
• Flexible working options where possible to support a healthy work-life balance
• Grow and thrive – unlimited access to Learning Edge, our online learning platform, where you can continuously develop yourself through various training programs and courses.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in areas such as career development, emotional support, and legal or financial advice.
• 25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge. From the age of 35, you will receive an extra vacation day every 5 years.
• An attractive pension plan – because your future matters to us.
• If you live more than 5 km away, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.