At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's diversity 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.
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Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's
Fruity Crop Technology Center
in
El Ejido, Almería, Spain
is seeking a
Seed Operations Specialist .
This role will
support the agronomy program
at our state-of-the-art facility, helping to establish and improve agricultural practices while learning and applying new technologies for trial management within a regulated, high-biosafety environment. The successful candidate will execute farming activities in growth chambers and high-tech greenhouses, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that deliver high-quality products efficiently and sustainably.
Execute farming operations
in growth chambers and high-tech greenhouses, including sowing, planting, crop development, climate management, pest/disease monitoring, and phytosanitary treatments.
Support trial management
by collecting and organizing quantitative and qualitative data, contributing observations and recommendations to ensure quality, quantity, and timeliness standards.
Apply new technologies
and tools in daily operations, identifying opportunities for process improvements aligned with R&D strategy.
Coordinate activities
with Syngenta employees and third-party labor, building effective relationships across Breeders, T&T, Marketing, Sales, and Farm Staff.
Ensure biosafety and HSE compliance
by following all safety rules, completing required training, and promoting adherence to regulations.
Contribute to continuous improvement
initiatives, participating in networks to learn best practices and support standardization efforts.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree
in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in agronomy, greenhouse crop management, or precision agriculture, including familiarity with local regulations.
Experience with
data collection and organization
in agricultural or research settings.
Knowledge of
horticultural crops and plant breeding
principles.
Technical Skills
Skill in
Excel
(pivot tables, data analysis) and digital tools (e.g., Smartsheet).
Conversational English
to communicate effectively with diverse teams on and off the station.
Understanding of
sustainability and environmental practices ; exposure to robotics and automation is a plus.
Core Competencies
Ability to
coordinate tasks and collaborate
with team members and external labor.
Strong
problem-solving skills
with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Continuous improvement mindset
with commitment to quality standards and learning.
Effective communication skills with ability to work across departments.
Flexibility and adaptability
to thrive in a dynamic R&D environment
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in regulated facilities or controlled environment agriculture.
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Exposure to advanced agricultural technologies and automation systems.
Additional Information
Location:
El Ejido, Almería, Spain
Work Environment:
Fruity Crop Technology Center with growth chambers and high-tech greenhouses
Team:
Collaborative Operations team working with Breeders, T&T, Marketing, and Sales functions
What we offer
A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous events throughout the year.
Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary and benefits package. xpzdshu
A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed and LinkedIn Learning)
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