Company DescriptionAt Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel.We're a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet.Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.Job DescriptionAt 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 Trait Assessment team is seeking aTrait Assessment ScientistinEl Ejido, Almería.This role will support the delivery ofrobust disease resistance evaluations and phenotyping innovationsby designing and validating cutting-edge protocols, integrating molecular and bioinformatics tools, and leading epidemiological monitoring efforts.The successful candidate will work on both discovery projects and commercial variety advancement, operating in state-of-the-art facilities while fostering a collaborative environment and contributing to general trait prioritization strategies.AccountabilitiesProtocol Development & OptimizationDesign, develop, and validate robust phenotyping protocols for evaluating disease resistance across crop varieties.Optimize screening methods to ensure high-quality, reproducible resistance assessments.Define and validate standards and work instructions for Trait Assessment processes within Syngenta's quality system.Molecular & Bioinformatics IntegrationDevelop and implement molecular tools (PCR, qPCR,