Date of posting here June 23, 2008 Type of position Full Time Employer Syngenta Seeds, Inc Description of Employer Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. And we are looking for top talent to join our team! Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Location Vernon, TX Salary DOE Benefits Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. Closing date of competition 9/5/2008 Date position available 6/18/2008 Description of duties Role Purpose Performs research and/or development in collaboration and support of plant breeding strategies to create profitable products. Accountabilities Agricultural research, population management and technical procedures leading to the development of improved commercial varieties of cereals, including technical discretion in the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Assist in the creation of novel populations. Assist in field, laboratory and greenhouse evaluation of novel populations. Assist in the selection of homogeneous lines from segregating populations. Assist in the design, execution and statistical evaluation of homogeneous lines in replicated field trials. Assist in evaluation of disease resistance, adaptation and end use quality of homogeneous lines. Growing, maintaining and harvesting plants (field and greenhouse) Design, map and manage field trials. Manage all facets of growing and maintaining nurseries in the field and plants in the greenhouse. Manage the harvest of greenhouse plants and field plots. Manage daily operations of greenhouses, fields and growth rooms. Manage seed inventories and track seed movement, both incoming and outgoing. Manage and Maintain Data Manage all trial data and seed inventory. Manage the SPIRIT inventory as a repository for inventory. Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Ensure data integrity in the SPIRIT system. Develop and Maintain Excellent Customer and Employee Relationships. Assist in management of temporary personnel. Assist in supervision of Research Assistant. Participate in field days and customer meetings. Qualifications sought Critical knowledge: BA required MS preferred Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and agriculture. Demonstrated knowledge of the whole plant. Knowledge of plant pathology. Critical experience: With BA 5-8 years related experience With MS 3-5 years related experience related experience Supervisory experience preferred Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Critical leadership capabilities: Be Decisive Build Trust Know the Business Achieve Goals Communicate Effectively Promote Teamwork Encourage Innovation Application procedure Please submit your application online at http://www.syngentacareers.com. Additional Information EOE