Data & Quality Operations Specialist: Breeding Trials

Syngenta Group; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Syngenta in the United States seeks an Operations Specialist – Data & Quality to ensure data integrity and drive continuous improvement across field, greenhouse, and cage operations. You will act as the site quality ambassador, leading quality initiatives and partnering with breeding teams to ensure accurate data collection.

The role requires a degree in plant sciences or related field, proficiency with MS Office and data tools, and strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Plant Breeding, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Biology, Horticulture, General Agriculture or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with or ability to learn specialized breeding management software and data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Take data measurements on greenhouse, field, and cage operations such as germination, pollination, pre-harvest, and seed extraction.
• Act as the site quality ambassador to manage compliance with protocols, quality and safety.
• Manage and complete process improvement projects and design and present trainings.
• Communicate with, supervise and train third-party contract labor teams of up to 5 people, ensuring quality standards and performance metrics are met.
• Maintain detailed records about status of trials and plant metrics, while working closely with the operations team.
• Collaborate with breeding teams and peers to coordinate project activities and communicate status updates.
• Respond to on-site emergencies and weather-related challenges, including occasional weekend work as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and stewardship practices.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Planning

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Plant/Breeding related degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Breeding management software

Data collection tools

Job description

Syngenta in the United States seeks an Operations Specialist – Data & Quality to ensure data integrity and drive continuous improvement across field, greenhouse, and cage operations. You will act as the site quality ambassador, leading quality initiatives and partnering with breeding teams to ensure accurate data collection.

The role requires a degree in plant sciences or related field, proficiency with MS Office and data tools, and strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving