Operations Specialist - Data & Quality

Company Description

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's variety through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage with cutting-edge innovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty.

Job Description

The Operations Specialist – Data & Quality is responsible for ensuring data integrity, process compliance, and continuous improvement across field, greenhouse, and cage operations. This role serves as the site quality ambassador, leading quality initiatives, supporting process standardization, and partnering with breeding teams to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.

Accountabilties

• Take data measurements on greenhouse, field, and cage operations such as germination, pollination, pre-harvest, and seed extraction.
• Act as the site quality ambassador to manage compliance with protocols, quality and safety.
• Manage and complete process improvement projects and design and present trainings.
• Communicate with, supervise and train third-party contract labor teams of up to 5 people, ensuring quality standards and performance metrics are met.
• Maintain detailed records about status of trials and plant metrics, while working closely with the operations team.
• Collaborate with breeding teams and peers to coordinate project activities and communicate status updates.
• Respond to on-site emergencies and weather-related challenges, including occasional weekend work as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and stewardship practices.

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Plant Breeding, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Biology, Horticulture, General Agriculture or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with or ability to learn specialized breeding management software and data collection tools.

Additional Information

Salary for this position ranges between $66,400 - $96,000 annually.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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. 

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