As part of our activities in Bad Salzuflen Germany, Syngenta is looking for a:Research Associate Hybrid Wheat (f/m/d) Role purpose: The Wheat Research Associate assists and supports the Wheat Breeding Lead in all aspects of breeding pipeline progression – in the execution, implementation and management of breeding projects in the field and in the greenhouse, such as (pre-)selections and crossbreeding trialsResponsibilities/main tasks:Breeding program management: responsible for the technical organization of sowing, breeding field management, coordination of the harvest and sowing preparationData and breeding material management: Recording and inputting breeding data, further development of breeding plant material from stage to stage including material management in planning, breeding and material tracking toolsPeople management: Instruction and breeding support of the operational team as well as content training of the technical-operational as well as seasonal staffFinance/Budget: Works within the budget-driven framework of the breeding program with ensuring appropriate resource planning and allocation with a focus on an appropriate cost-of-good (CoG) levelWork on conventional line material and later as part of a hybrid wheat programOperational tasks: Development of wheat varieties for the Continental Winter Zone EU with market opportunities according to the TPPLeverage internal and external R&D capabilities to support the breeding program with new and efficient technical innovations.Securing a seed pipeline in quantity and quality for efficient seed development and transfer to seed production, product evaluation, marketing and sales.
