Job Description

At Syngenta Flowers, we believe every employee has a role to play in bringing plant potential to life and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Research and Development Team is currently seeking a Breeding Trial Specialist (BTS) – Flowers, located in Alva, FL. As a BTS you will contribute to the development of innovative flower varieties that focused on the Syngenta Flowers’ 15-year strategy, by coordinating different stages of flower product trialing activities for the flower group at US East Market Segment with different functions (breeding, operations, phenotyping techniques and product management). __

Duties:

• Be accountable for designing, executing, coordinating trials and collecting data within assigned territory/crops.
• Monitor trial progress and collaborate with Growers/Operations for successful execution.
• Conduct plant evaluation selections as directed by Market Segment Lead and with input from Breeders.
• Ensure compliance with plant material movement regulations (internal/external).
• Evaluate and improve trial contracts (cost, quality, risk assessment).
• Analyze trial data and consolidate results using scientific methods to support product advancement recommendations and product positioning proposals.
• Identify knowledge gaps between territory/region capability of breeding trials and local market needs.
• Be involved in developing protocols for new phenotyping technology.
• Transfer knowledge by providing data-based proposals for product advancement and positioning to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MSc in Horticulture / Agriculture or in Plant Breeding & Genetics with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant crop-related work experience.
• Experience in plant trial organization and design, phenotyping, new evaluation technology application, data collection, database management and statistical data analysis (preferably in ornamental crops).
• Strong command of English is essential.
• Preferred experience: working in an international environment, knowledge of plant genetics and breeding.
• Leadership skills requirement: strong influencing skills, positive and proactive mindset, ability to provide functional leadership in matrix organizations.
• Flexibility in working, adapting to changes in timing, environment, personnel.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a frequent basis.

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.

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