Senior Scientist & Team Lead - Genome Engineering

Syngenta Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k plan

Paid vacation

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in the United States seeks a Senior Scientist to lead a team focused on transgenic event generation and novel crop genetic engineering. You will advance GM and GE trait development, driving new methods and strategies for accelerated product advancement.

The role emphasizes scientific rigor, collaboration with partners, and the implementation of emerging technologies to strengthen biotech research programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree with 6+ years of hands-on experience in plant molecular biology and genetic engineering or related biotechnology experience.
• Experience in leading a team in research operation environment.
• Experience in genomics, molecular biology and gene editing technologies.
• Excellent track record of delivering research and innovation through journal publications or patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of scientists in transgenic event generation and the development of novel crop genetic engineering capabilities for improvement of major field crops.
• Provides scientific expertise and leadership required to design and deliver studies defined by a group, project, or supervisor.
• Develops new methods and protocols and brings new cellular and molecular technologies to improve function capability and efficiency.
• Be responsible for initiating, evaluating, and implementing changes to established protocols or systems.
• Delivers results in fast changing business and/or regulatory environments.
• Uses best practices and knowledge to improve capabilies, process or service.
• Contributes to product, process or service improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Genomics

Gene editing

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in plant molecular biology/genetic engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

NGS analysis tools

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in the United States seeks a Senior Scientist to lead a team focused on transgenic event generation and novel crop genetic engineering. You will advance GM and GE trait development, driving new methods and strategies for accelerated product advancement.

The role emphasizes scientific rigor, collaboration with partners, and the implementation of emerging technologies to strengthen biotech research programs.