Research Scientist

At 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, Monocot Team is currently seeking a Research Scientist, to be located in Durham, North Carolina. 

Role PurposeHas developed breadth and/or depth of skills in plant growth and care under precisely controlled environments, as well as in growth facility systems, processes, and procedures Design, execute and coordinate whole-plant bioassays and gene-efficacy evaluation experiments in greenhouses, growth chambers, and laboratoriesAct as the technical expert in growth chambers and greenhouses; Provides subject matter guidance to other team membersCollect data and load data into databases; interpret data and present results in order to make contributions to decisions in the work program content, procedures or problem resolutionUse existing standard procedures to solve problems Collaborate with multiple project and team members within and across functionsWork 40 hours per week during weekdays and weekendPerform all activities in accordance with Syngenta Health, Safety, and Environmental PolicyAccountabilitiesPerform activities including planting, watering, tissue sampling, pollination, harvesting, seed processing; scout and apply pesticides and biologicals to control diseases and pestsDevelop new procedures/standards subjects; Design, test and implement innovative ideas and concepts to optimize plant growth and developmentCollect data and work with databases; interpret and present the data to projects and stake holders; Clear communication of work and results with supervisor and teamMay also lead small multi-disciplinary projects; cooperate with multiple teams within and across functions.Provides appropriate documentation for, ensuring the capture of intellectual propertyWilling and able to work during weekends and holidays