Senior Scientist I, Team Leader — Crop Genetic Engineering

Job overview

The Senior Scientist I, Team Leader is an onsite, full-time role in Durham, NC. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Syngenta Seeds Field Crops’ work to advance agriculture and develop crop solutions. The role leads scientists generating transgenic events and developing genetic engineering capabilities for major field crops. It advances methods and technologies for genetically modified and genome-edited crop research, helping deliver trait products with scientific rigor and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Lead a team focused on transgenic event generation and crop genetic engineering
• design and deliver studies
• develop methods and protocols
• evaluate and implement changes to established protocols and systems
• introduce cellular and molecular technologies
• improve team capabilities, processes, and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

durham nc

syngenta seeds

senior scientist

team leader

crop genetic engineering

transgenic events

genome editing

plant molecular biology

biotechnology

research and development

ph.d. required

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision benefits from the first day
• 401(k) match, profit sharing and retirement savings contribution
• paid vacation and holidays
• parental leave
• education assistance
• wellness programs and corporate discounts.

Why this role

Requires a Ph.D. and 6+ years of hands-on plant molecular biology and genetic engineering or related biotechnology experience.

About the employer

Syngenta Seeds is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming. Sector: 11.