Syngenta Seeds
Principal Scientist II- Herbicide Traits
Syngenta Seeds, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Job DescriptionAt Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Seeds Research, Disease and Herbicide Trait Discovery team is currently seeking a Principal Scientist II located in Durham, NC, based at our Research Triangle Park Innovation Center.This will be both a strategic and technical role within our Seeds Research team. The ideal incumbent will possess deep understanding of the chemistry and chemical reactions within the pursuits of world class Disease and Herbicide Trait Discovery.Role Purpose
The incumbent will lead Herbicide Tolerance Trait research activities including trait optimization and evaluation in controlled growth environment and field. Develop and apply novel genetic and plant phenotyping methods to support research and development projects. The selected individual will provide scientific leadership and drive innovation and execution within and across diverse functions, projects and/or networks in the areas plant-herbicide interactions, genetics, development and physiology.Accountabilities
Employ strategic and analytical thinking to develop and update strategies for each herbicide trait with solid understanding of corresponding chemistry.Provide scientific and technical leadership to cross-functional teams comprised of members from Seeds Research, Seeds Development, Seeds Commercial, and Crop Protection Research.Possess deep knowledge and extensive experience through training and working in conducting crop herbicide tolerance ratings in lab, GH and field environments.Lead multiple multi-disciplinary projects by working with cross functional teams.Independently develop innovative herbicide trait phenotyping methods at the molecular, biochemical, tissue, plant and population level for corn, soy, and/or other key crops.Perform wet-lab experiments to test hypothesis using surrogate assays to gather evidence for key herbicide traits.Seek out, identify, communicate and encourage examples of best practice from internal and external sources of information.Lead a technical team to deliver program and project activities.Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges
Disciplined and rigorous approach to hypothesis-driven research, process improvement and change management.Innovative mind-set combined with technical expertise.Sound analytical and problem solving / solid IT skills.Collaborative and effective ways of working in matrix organization.Adhere to health, safety and environment standards.Effective communication skills in English.Ability for knowledge transfer to key stakeholders.
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The incumbent will lead Herbicide Tolerance Trait research activities including trait optimization and evaluation in controlled growth environment and field. Develop and apply novel genetic and plant phenotyping methods to support research and development projects. The selected individual will provide scientific leadership and drive innovation and execution within and across diverse functions, projects and/or networks in the areas plant-herbicide interactions, genetics, development and physiology.Accountabilities
Employ strategic and analytical thinking to develop and update strategies for each herbicide trait with solid understanding of corresponding chemistry.Provide scientific and technical leadership to cross-functional teams comprised of members from Seeds Research, Seeds Development, Seeds Commercial, and Crop Protection Research.Possess deep knowledge and extensive experience through training and working in conducting crop herbicide tolerance ratings in lab, GH and field environments.Lead multiple multi-disciplinary projects by working with cross functional teams.Independently develop innovative herbicide trait phenotyping methods at the molecular, biochemical, tissue, plant and population level for corn, soy, and/or other key crops.Perform wet-lab experiments to test hypothesis using surrogate assays to gather evidence for key herbicide traits.Seek out, identify, communicate and encourage examples of best practice from internal and external sources of information.Lead a technical team to deliver program and project activities.Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges
Disciplined and rigorous approach to hypothesis-driven research, process improvement and change management.Innovative mind-set combined with technical expertise.Sound analytical and problem solving / solid IT skills.Collaborative and effective ways of working in matrix organization.Adhere to health, safety and environment standards.Effective communication skills in English.Ability for knowledge transfer to key stakeholders.
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