High-Throughput Protein Discovery Scientist

Syngenta Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a scientist to lead high-throughput protein production and molecular biology workflows, advancing trait discovery. You will supervise cloning, expression, and QC while supporting plant-based sample generation and staging.

The role emphasizes development of scalable, well-documented processes, and cross-functional collaboration with teams to drive discovery and innovation in crop protection and yield traits.

Qualifications

• PhD with 0+ years, MS with 2+ years, or BS with 4+ years of relevant experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing, executing, and optimizing high-throughput sample-production workflows, including purification and quality control.
• Proficiency in high-throughput sample-production techniques, including protein expression, purification, quality control, and sample tracking.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute, troubleshoot, and continuously improve high-throughput protein-production workflows, including preparation, expression, purification, normalization, quality control, and sample tracking.
• Identify and resolve complex, recurring workflow issues; develop and implement process improvements, standardize methods, and monitor throughput, turnaround time, and quality performance.
• Execute and prioritize high-throughput molecular biology work, including molecular cloning, nucleic acid preparation, PCR-based workflows, construct processing, and associated quality-control activities.
• Support transient sample production, including plant care and staging, transformation, agroinfiltration, leaf-disc preparation, and workflow documentation.
• Develop, evaluate, validate, and implement novel or improved microbe- and plant-based protein-expression processes and systems to expand platform capabilities.
• Design and execute experiments to generate high-quality samples; analyze and interpret results to inform technical decisions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate experimental documentation and sample traceability in ELN/LIMS systems; clearly communicate results, observations, and technical recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote a collaborative, safe, and inclusive working environment, modeling scientific excellence and accountability.

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops is seeking a scientist to lead high-throughput protein production and molecular biology workflows, advancing trait discovery. You will supervise cloning, expression, and QC while supporting plant-based sample generation and staging.

The role emphasizes development of scalable, well-documented processes, and cross-functional collaboration with teams to drive discovery and innovation in crop protection and yield traits.