Associate Scientist

Syngenta; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in the United States seeks a scientist to deliver seed enhancement technologies and translate targets into experimental work plans, with a commitment to high scientific integrity. Travel to the Netherlands is expected about twice yearly.

You will develop, document new seed enhancement methods, align procedures with global best practices, and deliver high‑quality reports in English to cross‑functional teams across seed processing and operations.

Qualifications

• English language skills at a minimum level of B2 (Common European Framework).
• Demonstrates passion and energy for projects, with the ability to innovate and seek solutions.
• Works to academic standards while supporting operational pragmatism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seed enhancement technologies and processes with robust implementation.
• Translate project targets into appropriate experimental work programs.
• Develop, deliver and document new seed enhancement technologies.
• Align procedures with global best practices.
• Deliver high-level scientific reports in English.
• Support operational teams and provide troubleshooting to adjacent functions.

Skills

English (B2)

Communication skills

Education

First degree or MSc in biology / plant physiology / related scientific discipline

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

• This position requires traveling the the Netherlands at least twice a year.
• Deliver seed enhancement technologies and processes, and ensure their robust implementation.
• Ensure that work programs meet a high standard of scientific integrity.
• Provide troubleshooting and recipe maintenance support to adjacent functions such as operations and customer support.
• Support operational teams in developing proficiency in process, organization, and execution to latest standards.
• Translate agreed project targets into appropriate experimental work programs with minimal supervision.
• Develop, deliver, and document new seed enhancement technologies and processes.
• Align procedures with global best practices.
• Deliver high-level scientific reports in English.
• Participate in collaborative work programs with seed processing operations, ensuring that own contributions are delivered to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain awareness of seed enhancement and technologies, including competitors' capabilities.
• Proactively seek and share knowledge, scout for latest technologies, and ensure that know-how in this domain is captured effectively for use by the broader organization.
• Ensure full HSE compliance and promote environmentally sustainable solutions, in particular ensuring that the HSE consequences of new seed treatment, and technologies are effectively communicated to seed processing sites.

Qualifications

• A first degree or MSc in biology, plant physiology, or related & relevant scientific discipline.
• English language skills at a minimum level of B2 (Common European Framework scale).
• Understands Syngenta values and policies, in particular HSE.
• Has a network of contacts beyond own team to develop their technical expertise.
• Demonstrates passion and energy for projects, with the ability to innovate, identify gaps, and seek solutions.
• Constructively challenges current working practices.
• Works to academic standards while appreciating operational pragmatism and the flexibility needed to serve the business.
• Uses personal judgement to make timely decisions with available data and recommend next steps, judging when further expert input is required.
• Communicates technical facts, ideas, and opinions to a general technical audience in an assertive way, influencing others through rational persuasion.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively across all levels of the organization (shop floor through management).

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
• Salary range: $80,800 - $121,200

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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.