Hiring: Senior Scientist I Company: Syngenta Location: Durham, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:15:54 About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience in crop resistance research focused on plant parasitic nematodes. Required Skills: •Design, execute, and analyze laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments to evaluate crop resistance and tolerance to plant diseases, including soybean cyst nematode. •Lead disease screening activities, including inoculum collection, culture maintenance, inoculation, disease assessment, and data reporting. •Strategically drive discovery and development of innovative traits and solutions that address critical disease challenges in agriculture. •Develop and validate disease resistance and susceptibility correlations across multiple environments and testing systems. •Generate hypotheses, design experiments, and provide data-driven recommendations to advance research and breeding objectives. •Serve as a plant pathology and nematology subject matter expert, identifying and implementing best practices, new technologies, and scientific advancements. •Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to communicate results, influence key decisions, and deliver solutions that meet grower and business needs. Qualifications: •Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Nematology, Genetics, Genomics, or a related scientific field. •Strong knowledge of molecular plant immunity, crop genetics, and plant pathology. •Hands-on experience conducting laboratory, greenhouse, and field research studies. •Proven ability to solve scientific challenges using data-driven approaches and innovative thinking. •Expertise in nematode production, infection assays, phenotyping, and data analysis. •Strong communication skills with the ability to present scientific findings to diverse audiences. •Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment. Compensation: •Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!