Role Purpose
Lead data support for Operations, including processes related to seed production, seed movement and tracking, inventory management and packaging. Support R&D in areas of data quality and data analysis. The role will cooperate and communicate with business and R&D stakeholders as well as Syngenta experts and external consultants.

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.

Accountabilities

• Support processes and data management in biological data software tools including MINT and SPIRIT which provide inventory, track and trace, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and reporting functionalities.
• Identify and report data quality and process issues in MINT and SPIRIT and propose solutions.
• Provide training and documentation for operations and trialing personnel on biological data software.
• Support the implementation of seed processing and field trialing data operations and ensure high data quality and consistency, in accordance with global data standards.
• Support management of data for identity management and material tracking in biological trace and track processes and tools, including MINT.
• Data mining and predictive data analysis.
• Perform all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health, Safety, Environmental Policy, our Asset Management policy and Quality Management/Stewardship guidelines.

Requirements

• Requires B.A./B.S. degree in an Data Management or IT. Requires 3 years of experience in a role which included the applied use of data management systems, field trial data, and MS Office programs. A demonstrated high level of written and verbal communications is required.
• Ability to work independently in a complex and international environment.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at a distance.
• Proactive, self-motivated, decisive, and ability to work under tight timelines.
• Ability to organize/prioritize work demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Up to 15% travel will be required both domestically and internationally.
• Working knowledge of applied agronomic trialing, plant breeding, and associated data management.
• Extensive knowledge in using Microsoft Office products.
• Practical understanding of computer hardware and software, principles, and terminology.

Preferred Requirements

• Multilingual ability is beneficial.
• Knowledge of agronomic production practices

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

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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