R&D Scientist 1

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 Product Biology Team is seeking an R&D Scientist 1 in Vero Beach, FL, USA. Join Syngenta's Crop Protection Field Development Biological Region (CPFD-BR) team and be part of accelerating the development of biological and biostimulant products that are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. This role works closely alongside an R&D Scientist to design and implement innovative testing methodologies and evaluate biological products across lab, greenhouse, and field environments.

Accountabilities 

• Design and execute high-quality biological trials across lab, greenhouse, and field environments—such as testing methodologies, application protocols, and efficacy evaluations for biostimulant and soil and plant health products.
• Lead trial planning end-to-end—define experimental objectives, design trial layouts, oversee implementation, and ensure the generation of reliable, reproducible data that meets stage gate and label development requirements.
• Analyze trial results and drive decisions—interpret data, provide development recommendations, and identify opportunities to expand product labels or explore new applications.
• Collaborate across the biological sciences team - partner with project teams, contribute actively to the Biologicals CPFD Bioteam, and build strong working relationships that move projects forward 
• Innovate continuously - challenge existing approaches, develop improved testing methods, and bring creative solutions to product development challenges 
• Support business objectives - ensure trial data directly connects to label development, regulatory needs, and commercial goals for biological and biostimulant products 

Qualifications

Required:

• Advanced degree required (M.S. or Ph.D.) in agronomy, plant pathology, microbiology, soil science, entomology, weed science, or a related agricultural field, with working knowledge of biostimulant and/or biological products.
• Hands-on research experience designing and conducting field trials, biological profiling, and product efficacy evaluations, with the ability to generate critical data that supports business goals.
• Analytical and data-driven, with experience in statistical analysis and sound decision-making based on data, constraints, and real-world outcomes.
• Strong agronomic foundation with broad crop production knowledge and the ability to translate science into practical field application.
• Collaborative and cross-functional—works effectively across teams and organizational boundaries, builds trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and contributes actively to shared goals.
• Clear communicator and problem-solver with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, an innovative mindset, and the drive to set ambitious goals and deliver results.

Additional Information

Salary for this position ranges between $88,000 - $132,000 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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