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Job Title: Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Company: Syngenta Location: Junction City, KS Description: Learn more about Syngenta View all Syngenta jobs Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Role Purpose/Accountabilities Provides operational and technical assistance to the supervisor/manager to insure the completion of tasks necessary in the development of improved products. ACCOUNTABILITIES Assists in organizing planting, harvesting and other agronomic operations in the field or greenhouse necessary to achieve the objectives of the research program. Performs tasks and experiments in the field and/or greenhouse that achieve the objectives of the research program. Assist in the data collection, computer data entry and analysis for project needs. Schedules travel and financial arrangements for self and crew members Provide for the maintenance and service of vehicles, field, and specialized equipment allocated to the research program. Supervise and instruct seasonal and hourly employees in the accomplishments of these tasks with due consideration for safety and health. Organizes and maintains inventory stocks of necessary breeding lines while insuring correct seed identity and viability. Organizes seed shipments in a timely fashion Responsible for maintenance and safe operation of research equipment. Other work-related duties specifically need to achieve the objectives of the research program as assigned by supervisor/manager. Knowledge, Skills & Experience KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES Critical Knowledge Level I BA required. Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and agriculture. Level II BA required. MS preferred Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and agriculture. B.S. in Agricultural or equivalent experience in agricultural research. Critical Experience Level I 0-2 years related experience. Level II 2-5 years related experience. Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities D.O.T. Certification Good organizational skills Knowledge of farm operations Greenhouse Management skills Good written and verbal communications skills Computer literate Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Ability to carry out instructions on specific research projects. Exhibit expertise in growing plants in field and greenhouse environments. Assist in imputing data in SPIRIT. Successfully execute planned crossing blocks Manage seed movement Exhibit expertise in trial set up and management. Always maintain a safe working environment Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Physical Demands Of The Essential Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions While Performing Essential Functions: Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens-pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust. Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required. Job ID: 1653 Job Title: Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Job Category: Business Development Job Location: Junction City, KS Travel: Not Available Education: Not Available Experience: 1-2 Years Experience Salary Type: Unspecified Date Posted: July 27, 2010 Position Type: Full-Time, Employee

Job Title: Manager, Plant Scientist II - Wheat & Triticale Product Breeder Company: Syngenta Location: Woodland, CA Description: Learn more about Syngenta View all Syngenta jobs Manager, Plant Scientist II - Wheat & Triticale Product Breeder Role Purpose/Accountabilities The purpose of the Breeding Project Lead is plan, manage and support the delivery of projects aimed at improving the performance of Syngenta's germplasm and seed product. Effective management and delivery of these projects results in the development of competitive inbreds and/or varieties that give rise to superior performing hybrids/varieties at the seed production and customer levels (as defined in the product concept of the project). Accountabilities Financial scope: Budget ~ $1 M Direct people responsibility: 5-6 direct reports in California. Working in a team environment, manage and deliver breeding projects in service of identified product targets: 1. Manage breeding pipeline from product concept through genetic entity development by leading a portion or all of the following activities: Plan breeding crosses and associated testing (including tester(s) for hybrid crops) for populations. Plan and allocate allotted nursery, crossing and replicated trial resources in mainland and contra season location(s). Determine number of breeding starts, extensiveness of sampling and number of reps and environments of testing. Make selections and advancement decisions through to product handoff to Trialing team. 2. Measure and monitor key performance factors relative to pipeline performance and program efficiency. Leverage performance metrics and benchmarking to work towards maximum efficiency of germplasm improvement (genetic gain and cost). 3. Ensure appropriate technology integration in germplasm improvement projects and product development processes. Plan, evaluate and implement where appropriate marker-assisted breeding (MAB), DH and other breeding tools. Plan and ensure that appropriate trialing, phenotyping and analysis methods are used to enable program success. Participate in global sharing of information on breeding protocol improvement. Coordinates implementation of Quality Management for wheat breeding NAFTA processes. - Suggest and follow KPIs requirements. - Secures process and documentation coherence across sites. - Drives full communication to the sites about standard quality processes. Together with Product Evaluation Team, agree on variety promotions into the crop planning process: 1. Maintain a thorough understanding of available germplasm, performance and needs of similar maturities with Syngenta's global program. a. Participate in all appropriate plot tours and advancement meetings. b. Coordinate exchange of germplasm within Syngenta's global cereals program. 2. Assist Product Evaluation Team with decisions on conversions and product advancement, placement and support of all brands / market channels. - Work with Trialing Teams to provide feedback that allows continuous improvement in plot quality and testing efficiency. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Critical Knowledge : Extensive knowledge of cereal breeding methodologies and a general knowledge of plant breeding techniques in other crops. Knowledge of applied agronomic practices in NAFTA cereals. Understanding of molecular genetics and demonstrated skills in the use of molecular markers Critical Skills : Excellent organization, communication and computer skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, especially those required to successfully lead cross-functional, cross-cultural, multi-location teams. Capacity to innovate in a product focused research environment. Strong negotiating skills, commercial and business awareness English Language Able and willing to travel extensively Able and willing to deal with cultural differences Demonstrated leadership skills. Service oriented Critical Experience : 5 years experience within a plant breeding team. PhD degree in plant breeding, genetics or closely related field. Demonstrated project leadership / project management experience (including resource and timeline management) Proven success in plant breeding and management Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Motivates and coordinates a geographically dispersed team Respects the financial limits Excellent internal and external relationships Additional Information Significant travel required, especially during note taking and selection seasons. A minimum of 2 years in current position is required. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Job ID: 1813 Job Title: Manager, Plant Scientist II - Wheat & Triticale Product Breeder Job Category: Science/Research Job Location: Woodland, CA Travel: Not Available Education: Not Available Experience: 2-5 Years Experience Salary Type: Unspecified Date Posted: July 27, 2010 Position Type: Full-Time, Employee

Job Title: Interdisciplinary Research Molecular Biologist Plant Physiologist Geneticist Plants Company: Location: Manhattan, KS Description: Incumbent conducts research to: (1) identify and physiologically characterize wheat or wheat wild relative germplasm lines with tolerance to heat or drought stress; (2) develop improved methods to identify stress-tolerant germplasm; (3) determine the genetic locations, effects, and interactions of tolerance genes; (4) develop suitable molecular markers for important tolerance genes; (5) participate in development and release of stress-tolerant germplasm and cultivars, and (6) develop better fundamental understanding of stress tolerance mechanisms in cereals. Research results will be published in peer-reviewed, scientific journals. Working Conditions and Other Considerations: The incumbent conducts research in laboratory, growth chamber, greenhouse and field environments. Work in the field is conducted under prevailing weather conditions and laboratory or greenhouse work requires use of precautionary equipment such as coats, respirators, boots, goggles, and/or gowns. Some travel is required.

Job Title: Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Company: Syngenta Location: Cheney, WA Description: Learn more about Syngenta View all Syngenta jobs Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Role Purpose/Accountabilities Provides operational and technical assistance to the supervisor/manager to insure the completion of tasks necessary in the development of improved products. ACCOUNTABILITIES Assists in organizing planting, harvesting and other agronomic operations in the field or greenhouse necessary to achieve the objectives of the research program. Performs tasks and experiments in the field and/or greenhouse that achieve the objectives of the research program. Assist in the data collection, computer data entry and analysis for project needs. Schedules travel and financial arrangements for self and crew members Provide for the maintenance and service of vehicles, field, and specialized equipment allocated to the research program. Supervise and instruct seasonal and hourly employees in the accomplishments of these tasks with due consideration for safety and health. Organizes and maintains inventory stocks of necessary breeding lines while insuring correct seed identity and viability. Organizes seed shipments in a timely fashion Responsible for maintenance and safe operation of research equipment. Other work-related duties specifically need to achieve the objectives of the research program as assigned by supervisor/manager. Knowledge, Skills & Experience KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES Critical Knowledge Level I BA required. Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and agriculture. Level II BA required. MS preferred Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and agriculture. B.S. in Agricultural or equivalent experience in agricultural research. Critical Experience Level I 0-2 years related experience. Level II 2-5 years related experience. Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities D.O.T. Certification Good organizational skills Knowledge of farm operations Greenhouse Management skills Good written and verbal communications skills Computer literate Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Ability to carry out instructions on specific research projects. Exhibit expertise in growing plants in field and greenhouse environments. Assist in imputing data in SPIRIT. Successfully execute planned crossing blocks Manage seed movement Exhibit expertise in trial set up and management. Always maintain a safe working environment Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Physical Demands Of The Essential Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions While Performing Essential Functions: Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens-pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust. Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required. Job ID: 1651 Job Title: Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Job Category: Business Development Job Location: Cheney, WA Travel: Not Available Education: Not Available Experience: 1-2 Years Experience Salary Type: Unspecified Date Posted: July 27, 2010 Position Type: Full-Time, Employee

Job Title: Associate Plant Scientist Company: Syngenta Location: La Salle, CO Description: Learn more about Syngenta View all Syngenta jobs Associate Plant Scientist Role Purpose/Accountabilities 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 lines in replicated field trials. Assist in evaluation of disease resistance, adaptation and end use quality of 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. Responsible for maintenance and safe operation of research equipment. Manage seed inventories and track seed movement, both incoming and outgoing. Manage and Maintain Data Manage all trial data and seed 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 Assistant Plant Scientist. Participate in field days and customer meetings. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Knowledge, experience & capabilities 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 - 8+ years related experience. With MS - 2 + years related experience Direct management experience. 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 Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Critical success factors & key challenges Ability to supervise specific research projects. Exhibit expertise in growing plants in field and greenhouse environments. Manage data in SPIRIT. Exhibit use of input data and queries. Successfully manage crossing blocks Manage seed movement Exhibit expertise in trial set up and management. Always maintain a safe working environment Additional Information Additional information Physical demands of the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Working conditions while performing essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles or vibration. The noise level in the work environment ranges from a quiet office environment to the loud noise of planting and harvesting equipment. Job ID: 1645 Job Title: Associate Plant Scientist Job Category: Science/Research Job Location: La Salle, CO Travel: Not Available Education: Not Available Experience: 5-10 Years Experience Salary Type: Unspecified Date Posted: July 27, 2010 Position Type: Full-Time, Employee

Job Title: Associate Plant Scientist Company: Syngenta Location: Junction City, KS Description: Learn more about Syngenta View all Syngenta jobs Associate Plant Scientist Role Purpose/Accountabilities 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 lines in replicated field trials. Assist in evaluation of disease resistance, adaptation and end use quality of 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. Responsible for maintenance and safe operation of research equipment. Manage seed inventories and track seed movement, both incoming and outgoing. Manage and Maintain Data Manage all trial data and seed 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 Assistant Plant Scientist. Participate in field days and customer meetings. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Knowledge, experience & capabilities 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 - 8+ years related experience. With MS - 2 + years related experience Direct management experience. 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 Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Critical success factors & key challenges Ability to supervise specific research projects. Exhibit expertise in growing plants in field and greenhouse environments. Manage data in SPIRIT. Exhibit use of input data and queries. Successfully manage crossing blocks Manage seed movement Exhibit expertise in trial set up and management. Always maintain a safe working environment Additional Information Additional information Physical demands of the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Working conditions while performing essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles or vibration. The noise level in the work environment ranges from a quiet office environment to the loud noise of planting and harvesting equipment. Job ID: 1648 Job Title: Associate Plant Scientist Job Category: Science/Research Job Location: Junction City, KS Travel: Not Available Education: Not Available Experience: 5-10 Years Experience Salary Type: Unspecified Date Posted: July 27, 2010 Position Type: Full-Time, Employee

Job Title: Senior Environmental Biologist / Botanist/ Scientist (Plant Specialist Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Senior Environmental Biologist / Botanist / Scientist(Plant Specialist) Location: Sacramento, CA (95630) Compensation: Highly competitive base salary (Dependent on experience) Description: Dynamic Sacramento Environmental Consulting firm providing quality environmental compliance, site assessment and remediation, water resources, abandoned mine land services, biological resources management, and real estate services to the public and private sectors; actively seeks Senior Environmental Biologist/ Botanist/ Scientist (Plant Specialist) for our local office. The ideal Botanist must have Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) experience. Qualifications: * Must have at least 8+ years of experience conducting biological assessments, plant surveys, wetland delineations, rare and endangered species surveys, environmental monitoring and preparing CEQA/NEPA documentation. * Must possess collection permits for California's endangered, threatened and rare plants. * Requires a Bachelors degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology or related discipline. Master's degree is a plus and/or preferred. * Must possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities required. Company Overview: Our firm's environmental professionals have experience in the environmental field and have a thorough knowledge of the latest technologies and developments in environmental compliance and remediation services. We are experienced in environmental compliance audits, remedial investigations and feasibility studies under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), environmental management system evaluations, National Environmental Policy Act/California Environmental Quality Act (NEPA/CEQA) requirements, underground and above ground storage tank closure and remediation, wastewater management, hazardous waste/material management, site remediation, engineering design, and public participation. How to apply: For immediate and confidential consideration please email detailed resume and cover letter to Register to View James Cameron Hiring Manager Phone: Register to View Email: Register to View Keywords; Botanist, wetlands, environmental, engineer, biologist, environmental scientist, environmental planner, habitat, endangered species, CEQA, NEPA, Sacramento, California, CA, Northern CaliforniaAd ID: 5506290

Job Title: Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Company: Syngenta Location: Fargo, ND Description: Learn more about Syngenta View all Syngenta jobs Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Role Purpose/Accountabilities Provides operational and technical assistance to the supervisor/manager to insure the completion of tasks necessary in the development of improved products. ACCOUNTABILITIES Assists in organizing planting, harvesting and other agronomic operations in the field or greenhouse necessary to achieve the objectives of the research program. Performs tasks and experiments in the field and/or greenhouse that achieve the objectives of the research program. Assist in the data collection, computer data entry and analysis for project needs. Schedules travel and financial arrangements for self and crew members Provide for the maintenance and service of vehicles, field, and specialized equipment allocated to the research program. Supervise and instruct seasonal and hourly employees in the accomplishments of these tasks with due consideration for safety and health. Organizes and maintains inventory stocks of necessary breeding lines while insuring correct seed identity and viability. Organizes seed shipments in a timely fashion Responsible for maintenance and safe operation of research equipment. Other work-related duties specifically need to achieve the objectives of the research program as assigned by supervisor/manager. Knowledge, Skills & Experience KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES Critical Knowledge Level I BA required. Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and agriculture. Level II BA required. MS preferred Knowledge of plant breeding, plant biology, statistics and agriculture. B.S. in Agricultural or equivalent experience in agricultural research. Critical Experience Level I 0-2 years related experience. Level II 2-5 years related experience. Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities D.O.T. Certification Good organizational skills Knowledge of farm operations Greenhouse Management skills Good written and verbal communications skills Computer literate Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Ability to carry out instructions on specific research projects. Exhibit expertise in growing plants in field and greenhouse environments. Assist in imputing data in SPIRIT. Successfully execute planned crossing blocks Manage seed movement Exhibit expertise in trial set up and management. Always maintain a safe working environment Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Physical Demands Of The Essential Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions While Performing Essential Functions: Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens-pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust. Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required. Job ID: 1650 Job Title: Assistant Plant Scientist I and II Job Category: Business Development Job Location: Fargo, ND Travel: Not Available Education: Not Available Experience: 1-2 Years Experience Salary Type: Unspecified Date Posted: July 27, 2010 Position Type: Full-Time, Employee

Job Title: Plant Scientist Company: BHN Research Location: Immokalee, FL Description: Plant Scientist Plant Scientist: Organize of breeding lines for sowing, planting & rating for disease resistance; select based on disease resistance & horticulture type & design new hybrids; collect phenotypic data on plants to support inbred/hybrid correct. Identification in greenhouse & field trials; generate lists & perform disease resistance screenings of tomato lines; create research trials for the S. Amer. program & evaluate hybrid trials; generate a complete & accurate description of hybrid performance; maintain integrity of data base & field card records. MS in Crop Sciences with 1 yr exp. in related field is req. Mail resume & transcripts to Dr. Jim Augustine, BHN Research, P.O. Box 3267, Immokalee, FL 34143AD# ai05-60725To see the complete job go to Plant Scientist Job ListingJob#: e911j60056