The Soybean Research Associate leads and coordinates comprehensive soybean breeding programs, including Trait Introgression (TI), conventional crossing, and field activities. This role is responsible for managing various stages of soybean development, from initial crosses to field trials, while ensuring high-quality seed production and meeting key performance indicators. The position requires strong leadership skills to supervise field employees, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead soybean breeding programs, including TI, conventional crossing, seed increases, and field trials.Manage soybean development from F1 to F4 generations, PYT, and PPC activities.Supervise field employees and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve 95% KPI for seed quality and quantity.Develop work plans, train staff, and manage resources efficiently within budget constraints.Communicate project status, crop updates, and potential issues to stakeholders and breeders.Support activities across multiple crops and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure safety and productivity of full-time and temporary employees.
Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Biology, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in soybean crop field activitiesKnowledge of seed crop research, production, and quality assurance practicesExperience with continuous improvement techniques and phenotypic data observations in regulated corn and soybean trialsDemonstrated leadership skills in cross-functional team environmentsStrong analytical and critical thinking abilities to address complex situationsProficiency in advanced analytics and ability to deploy new tools and processesExcellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple prioritiesStrong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with all levels of the organizationResults-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and facilitate solution.
Additional Information

What We Offer: 

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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