Division	Seeds
City	Kunia (Oahu)
State	Hawaii [HI]
Function	Research & Product Development
Position Title	Associate Scientist
Job ID	1478
Role Purpose/Accountabilities	Leading Hawaii conversion team in introgression of key traits into Syngenta germplasm. Accountabilities • Manage the execution of a three cycle per year early corn inbred stage trait conversion program • Manage selfing and crossing nurseries planted on Oahu to support Trait Delivery function of TID • Coordinate with mainland breeding management in identification and shipment of new inbred lines for conversion with core trait packages • Coordinate with Station staff and external service providers such as marker and ELISA labs to ensure all nursery activities such as row requests, planting, sampling, pollinations, and harvest are accomplished within required timeliness. o Maximum cycle times of 120 days from planting to the next planting o Adequate staff for planting preparation, sampling, pollination and harvest • Closely coordinate and communicate project status with key project stakeholders. o Maintain and report an accurate and timely project status of assigned conversion projects. o Ensure adequate parental seed is on hand for each planting cycle. o As required, be able to track and communicate to stakeholders of conversion projects conversion seed quantity and its location • Accurately communicate with other station functions concerning the coordination and sharing of station resources. • Full compliance with and ownership of Trait Stewardship guidelines. o Operate within and enforce Syngenta stewardship policies and processes. o Fully understand and adhere to SQC gateways. o Develop or oversee the development of Site Work Instructions and protocols pertaining to trait conversion function. • Encourage safety awareness and fully support station safety objectives. • Train and develop direct reports as well as assist in the training of other station personnel as appropriate. • Working with Station Management, maintain a fair and even allocation of additional assignments for direct reports on station teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience	Critical knowledge • M.S. degree in a scientific discipline or a BS with the equivalent of at least three years of experience in a related field or a BS with a demonstrated competence in meeting accountabilities of the position • Ability to use personal computer and standard office software. • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of corn breeding and trait conversion. • Ability to learn and develop proficiency with complex plant breeding software applications Critical experience Preference will be given to candidate with some or all of the following: • Experience in corn trait conversion activities, or in trait conversion programs of other crops. • Experience in working with regulated traits in field environments • Experience in continuous nursery. Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Ability to work in a team and to communicate with individuals in the company. • Ability and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts. • Demonstrated leadership ability. • Ability to provide day to day direction to employees as required. • May be required to obtain a pesticide operators license and commercial driver’s license. • Ability to work with individuals in different functions throughout the company. Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment as well as work independently. Leadership Capabilities Set Direction • Sets ambitious strategic goals • Communicates inspirationally Create Edge • Steps beyond comfort zones • Fosters a culture of creativity and innovation Drive Results • Focuses energy on must-wins • Manages performance to high standard Liberate Potential • Develop self and others • Recognizes and celebrates success
Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges	• Execute extremely tight trial planning and execution timelines annually • Estimate need for and obtain seasonal staff in timely manner to perform required sampling within desired timeframe
Additional Information	• A minimum of two years in current position is required (requirement for internal applicants only) • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Physical demands of the essential functions: • Ability to work in a corn field for extended periods of time in a tropical climate • Ability to travel by automobile or aircraft to offsite locations • Capable of lifting 50 pounds Working conditions while performing essential functions: • Varies from typical office environment to research field and/or laboratory.

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