Operations Specialist

About Syngenta 

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's variety 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.

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 Operations & Trialing Team is seeking an Operations Specialist in Woodland, CA. This role will play a vital role in supporting our vegetable breeding projects by managing day-to-day operations and supervising contract labor teams.

The Operations Specialist will be responsible for executing greenhouse and field operations, maintaining seed quality standards, and ensuring proper data management while adhering to all HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) and stewardship practices. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative agricultural research while developing expertise in seed production and management.

Accountabilities:

• Manage seed-to-seed processes such as extraction, packaging, health testing, inventory registration, and shipment coordination for vegetable trials and breeding nurseries.
• Execute field operations such as seeding, planting, spraying, and threshing while maintaining detailed records of plant growth and pollination.
• Supervise and train third-party contract labor teams, ensuring quality standards and performance metrics are met.
• Maintain accurate database records for seed inventory, field trial layouts, and processing documentation.
• Collaborate with breeding teams and peers to coordinate project activities and communicate status updates.
• Respond to field emergencies and weather-related challenges, including occasional weekend work as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and stewardship practices.

PLEASE NOTE -- Candidates must be already located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (Includes OPT).

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Biology, Horticulture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management.
• Experience with agricultural equipment and seed processing tools.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with or ability to learn specialized breeding management software and data collection tools.

Salary for this position ranges between $55,200 - $69,000 annually.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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