Nematology R&D Scientist I – Field & Lab

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental,

Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking an R&D Scientist 1 in Vero Beach, FL, to design, initiate, and conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field research advancing nematicide and soil health innovations.

The role requires strong analytical, data interpretation, and communication skills. Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or MS with relevant experience is preferred; travel and collaboration across teams are expected to support product development and registration efforts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (preferred fields include Nematology, Plant Pathology, or Soil Science) or an MS with a minimum of three years of relevant research experience.
• Working knowledge of nematode biology, soil-borne diseases, and crop protection product development.
• Experience conducting small-plot field research and laboratory and/or greenhouse studies in an agricultural research environment.
• Demonstrated experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, data interpretation, and technical report writing.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, planning, and organizational skills with a commitment to data quality and research integrity.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency using research and data management tools and the ability to independently develop technical expertise and provide recommendations that support research and product development decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials to evaluate the efficacy and performance of nematicide and soil health products.
• Lead nematode and soil-borne disease research activities, including developing, maintaining, and improving testing platforms and methodologies.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for nematology, soil health, and Southern crops, including peanuts and rice.
• Plan and implement research studies by developing trial protocols, experimental designs, data collection methods, and project timelines.
• Analyze and communicate research results, providing technical recommendations that support product development, positioning, registration, and labeling efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, research partners, and stakeholders while supporting training, demonstration trials, and the advancement of innovative crop protection solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Experiment design

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Nematology, Plant Pathology, or Soil Science)

M.S. with min 3 years relevant research experience

Tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking an R&D Scientist 1 in Vero Beach, FL, to design, initiate, and conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field research advancing nematicide and soil health innovations.

The role requires strong analytical, data interpretation, and communication skills. Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or MS with relevant experience is preferred; travel and collaboration across teams are expected to support product development and registration efforts.