R&D Entomologist Job at Syngenta Crop Protection, Vero Beach, FL

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  • Syngenta Crop Protection
  • Vero Beach, FL

Job Description



As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description



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 Product Biology Team is seeking an R&D Entomologist to conduct and manage early-stage research trials at our Vero Beach Research Center. The ideal candidate will specialize in insect control research and pest management, with potential to expand into ornamentals and turf markets.

Accountabilities:

  • Implement early-development research trials, focusing on insect control research in pest management with opportunities to expand into ornamentals and turf markets.
  • Conduct and coordinate high-quality efficacy trials, contributing to the biological profiling and label development of new and registered product concepts.
  • Lead or contribute to project planning and defining experimental objectives, ensuring trial implementation, and generating or acquiring data and information.
  • Summarize trial data and provide development recommendations; identify development opportunities for product label expansion, new uses, new solutions, and marketing needs.
  • Provide technical support and training; coordinate demonstration trials for internal and customer training and education.
  • Provide technical data and information in support of special local, state, and regional labeling actions.
  • Leverage emerging digital technologies to optimize research processes, improve experimental accuracy, and streamline data capture.

Qualifications



Required:

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must already be located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (includes OPT).

  • Ph.D. (or M.S. with 3+ years of experience) in entomology. Training and experience in applied urban entomology is a benefit.
  • Experience conducting lab and field trials to evaluate efficacy of control products and related experimental techniques.
  • Strong background in statistical analysis and experimental design.
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Desired:

  • Experience in urban entomology and pest management.
  • Knowledge of agricultural systems and plant breeding, particularly in ornamentals.
  • Familiarity with crop protection products and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with digital data collection tools and agricultural technology.

Additional Information



Salary for the role is $86,400 - $108,000 per year.

What We Offer:

  • A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
  • 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, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a  top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our  team and our mission here: 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

WL: 4B

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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