Data & Quality Operations Specialist

Syngenta Seeds; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is seeking an Operations Specialist – Data & Quality to safeguard data integrity, ensure process compliance, and drive continuous improvement across field, greenhouse, and cage operations.

This role acts as site quality ambassador, leading quality initiatives, supporting standardization, training third-party contract labor, and partnering with breeding teams to ensure accurate data collection and reliable trial records.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (includes OPT).
• Proficiency in MS Office and database management; strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with or ability to learn specialized breeding management software and data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Take data measurements on greenhouse, field, and cage operations (germination, pollination, pre-harvest, seed extraction).
• Act as site quality ambassador to manage protocol compliance, quality and safety.
• Lead process improvement projects and design/train teams.
• Supervise and train contract labor teams up to 5 people; ensure quality and performance metrics.
• Maintain detailed trial and plant metric records; coordinate with operations team.
• Collaborate with breeding teams to coordinate activities and status updates.
• Respond to on-site emergencies and weather-related challenges, including occasional weekends.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and stewardship practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Plant Breeding or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database management

Breeding management software

Data collection tools

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is seeking an Operations Specialist – Data & Quality to safeguard data integrity, ensure process compliance, and drive continuous improvement across field, greenhouse, and cage operations.

This role acts as site quality ambassador, leading quality initiatives, supporting standardization, training third-party contract labor, and partnering with breeding teams to ensure accurate data collection and reliable trial records.