Applied Double Haploid Scientist

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 Applied Double Haploid Scientist in Nampa, ID. This role will play a pivotal role in advancing breeding efficiency across corn and cereals through innovative, scalable doubled haploid (DH) technologies. This position integrates expertise in plant tissue culture, reproductive biology, genetics, and process optimization to develop, refine, and implement DH protocols that accelerate genetic gain.The successful candidate will drive technical innovation in haploid induction, chromosome doubling, tissue culture optimization, and workflow automation across both crop groups. Close collaboration with breeding, operations, and enabling technology teams will ensure that DH advancements translate into practical, high-impact solutions for global breeding pipelines. This role requires both scientific depth and strategic execution to enhance DH production efficiency, quality, and scalability.Accountabilities:Optimize DH induction and production protocols for both corn and cereals, leading experimental design and process refinement.Develop novel methodologies for haploid identification and new DH protocols, enabling improved accuracy, throughput, and cross-crop applicability.Enhance chromosome doubling efficiency by optimizing plant regeneration media, tissue culture conditions, and doubling strategies across corn and cereals.Improve haploid seed quality and vigor through refined hardening, nursery practices, and early-stage plant management.Scale automated DH workflows, driving adoption of high-throughput, cost-efficient systems for both crop groups.Drive cost-reduction initiatives, implementing innovative solutions that increase productivity while maintaining quality and meeting KPI expectations.Integrate DH technologies into breeding programs, coordinating cohort schedules, delivery timelines, and technology deployment to accelerate genetic gain.Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, comprising molecular biology, bioinformatics, automation engineering, digital, and product development, to deliver integrated DH solutions.Stay current with scientific advances, such as CRISPR applications in DH systems, novel haploid inducer development, improved tissue culture methods, and emerging chromosome doubling technologies.Ensure documentation, reporting, and FTO compliance, supporting IP generation and adherence to Syngenta’s Freedom to Operate guidelines.