Rice Breeder
Core
Lead and coordinate hybrid & parental line development for India rice breeding segments to improve Syngenta rice germplasm performance.
Role type
Associate Scientist, Rice Breeder
Builds
Superior rice lines and competitive hybrid products for specific Indian market segments
Domain
Agriculture, Rice Breeding, Plant Genetics
Required skills
Hybrid line development, Inbred line advancement, Double Haploid technology, RGA (Rice Genetic Analysis), Speed breeding, Data analysis, Marker-assisted selection, Trial evaluation, IP protection (PVP/DUS/MA), Stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Commercial breeding dynamics understanding, Cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
Double Haploid, RGA, Speed breeding tools, Data analysis programs
Responsibilities
Design and implement breeding projects for superior line development; Manage advancements of inbred lines; Ensure technology integration in germplasm improvement; Coordinate with trialing and enabling technology teams; Support IP protection processes for germplasm
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC