As part of our activities in Bad Salzuflen Germany, Syngenta is looking for a:
Research Associate Hybrid Barley (f/m/d)
Role purpose:
The Barley Research Associate assists and supports the Barley Pipeline Scientist 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 trials.
Responsibilities/main tasks:
- Breeding program management: responsible for the technical organization of sowing, TOPS trials creation, breeding field management, coordination of the harvest and sowing preparation.
- Management of Purity MATS files and selection- A, B & R (PLP-2, PLP-1, PLP).
- Managing MATS before GS- Pre selections.
- Undertaking F1s & F2s checks, ensuring DH quality control.
- Lists delivery and communication with DEBS operations, greenhouses
- Material identity coding, material creation.
- Hybrid production plan & seeds orders (Proseeds)
- Undertake DEBS field pre-selections, record scores.
- Data and breeding material management: Recording and input of breeding data, further development of breeding plant material from stage to stage including material management in planning, breeding and material tracking tools
- People management: Instruction and breeding support of the operational team as well as content training of the technical-operational as well as seasonal staff
- Finance/Budget: Works within the budget-driven framework for breeding program and operations.