Scientist II

Syngenta Group • Malta, IL

2h • $64,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Genotyping Team is seeking a Scientist II in Malta, IL. This role will be in charge of executing protocols related to genotyping in a state-of-the-art lab. The protocols comprise tissue reception, DNA extraction, library preparation, PCR, and sequencing. Support of documentation development and maintenance, stock management, and activities associated with procurement will also be part of his/her responsibilities.
The role also participates in basic tasks for maintenance of lab equipment and will be part of the lab process improvement review. The assistant will interact with peers across different regions where other genotyping labs are located.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Biology, Genetics, or a related field required.
• Solid understanding of basic laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Must be authorized to work for Syngenta in the United States without work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of experience working in a professional laboratory preferred.
• Experience operating and providing general maintenance on laboratory equipment, such as Tecan, Biotek Multiflos, centrifuges, and sample grinders, is highly preferred.
• Experience working with chemical buffers is highly preferred.
• Previous DNA extraction or PCR experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Extract DNA from samples (leaves and/or seeds).
• Prepare DNA libraries for sequencing.
• Add chemical buffers to sample plates and operate sample grinders and liquid handling machines.
• Complete scheduled daily extractions and/or library preparations within required time limits, keeping all test plates organized to maintain sample identity.
• Update tasks electronically via LIMS.
• Learn the background of experiments and plant breeding projects. Participate in meetings and share relevant information with others.
• Train and support lab contractors during peak seasons.
• Communicate and implement process improvement ideas.
• Work in a fast-paced lab environment with accountability for quality and speed of lab work completed each day.
• Function as a member of a varied project team and successfully collaborate across teams to analyze and troubleshoot data quality issues.

Benefits

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level