Team Lead, Genomic Engineering & Transgenic Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Syngenta seeks a Senior Scientist to lead a team focused on transgenic event generation and the development of innovative crop genetic engineering capabilities. You will advance genome engineering and transgene expression technologies to strengthen biotech trait research and development programs.

The role includes developing new methods, integrating emerging technologies, and improving team capabilities to accelerate innovation and product advancement in major field crops.

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 working with research collaborators and partners.
• 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 capabilities, process or service.
• Contributes to product, process or service improvements.

Skills

Plant molecular biology

Genetic engineering

Team leadership

Genomics

Gene editing technologies

Publications/patents

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

NGS analysis tools

Job description

Syngenta seeks a Senior Scientist to lead a team focused on transgenic event generation and the development of innovative crop genetic engineering capabilities. You will advance genome engineering and transgene expression technologies to strengthen biotech trait research and development programs.

The role includes developing new methods, integrating emerging technologies, and improving team capabilities to accelerate innovation and product advancement in major field crops.