Company Description Syngenta Seeds is one of the world's largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Job Description Role purpose Planning and Managing the end to end inhouse virus testing. Manage the third party test services and ensure to capture the result in SAP. Managing the third party employees. Procurement of chemicals, reagents, people. Ensure Execution of test as per SOP. Analysing the data points & Ensure timely result entry in SAP. Monitor the relevant KPI on monthly basis. Track the chemical & consumable Inventory. Report deviations from the standard methods. Maintaining lab supplies and vendor management. Ensure all test equipment calibrations, validations & annual maintenance as per schedule. Network with global test development team performing the ring test/ validation in implementation of new test protocols. Communication & Internal Stakeholder Management. Review the SOP periodically and ensure to upload it in ETQ. Accountabilities Ensure consistency in test results, result analysis and reporting as per lead time. Deviation Management and to conduct proper Root Cause Analysis. Communication with inter and intra departments. Maintaining records as per guidelines HSE & Compliance Implementation of new seed health tests Working Condition/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sample collection in the fields/ Frequent travel to other locations & strict adherence to Syngenta HSE & COC compliance ways of working. Ensuring safe handling of chemicals in the lab Working with the third-party laboratories Qualifications Post Graduation in Agriculture/ Life Sciences is preferred 4-5 years of experience in the relevant field is preferred Knowledge of Seed pathology, plant pathology & Seed testing Good Knowledge of ELISA testing (Preparation of buffers, sample preparation, sample loading in to ELISA plates, Data analysis etc.), DNA/ RNA extraction methods, RT PCR, PCR Data Analysis. Good knowledge of seed health testing Computer skills (Excel, word, Power point etc.) Basic knowledge of SAP Communication, Analytical skill Critical Experience Experience in conducting the ELISA & Bioassay test Experience in RT PCR Experience in data analysis Experience in reporting Experience in test cost estimation Reporting KPI's Additional Information Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.good-growth-plan Follow us on: Twitter & LinkedIn Twitter LinkedIn
