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R&D Scientist 1

Syngenta · Buffalo, NY · 4 wk ago
HybridResearch$88k–$132k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have Company Description, Job Description, Accountabilities, Qualifications, Additional Requirements, Additional Information (benefits, salary). We need to use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. We have: - Company Description: could be "About the role"? Actually "Company Description" is about the company, not role. Could be "About the role" maybe not. The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose headings that match content. We have: - Job Description: includes mission statement and goal. Could be "About the role" maybe. - Accountabilities: list of duties -> Responsibilities. - Qualifications: list -> Requirements/Qualifications. - Additional Requirements: travel, extended hours, proficiency, work authorization -> could be "Requirements" or "Additional Requirements". Might combine with Qualifications. - Additional Information: benefits, salary range, etc. So we can have Benefits, Pay. We must not include sections with filler like "not specified". We have salary range: $88,000 to $132,000. So we can include Pay section. We have benefits described: flexible work options, full benefit package, 401k, profit sharing, paid vacation, holidays, maternity/paternity leave, education assistance, wellness programs, corporate discounts. So Benefits section. Schedule: not mentioned. No schedule info. So we should not create Schedule section. Skills: not explicitly listed; we have qualifications includes skills like communication, organizational, project management, data analysis, etc. Could be Skills section but we already have Qualifications. Might combine. We need to avoid duplication. Let's structure:

About the role

Company description and job description combined?

But we have Company Description separate; maybe we put that in About the role. Then

Responsibilities

  • ... from Accountabilities
Then

Qualifications

  • ... from Qualifications and Additional Requirements (travel, hours, proficiency, work auth)
Then

Benefits

  • ... from Additional Information benefits
Then

Pay

Salary Range: $88,000 to $132,000

We must not include headings with no content. Ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract details. Company Description: "At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest." 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 Crop Protection Team is seeking an R&D Scientist 1 in New York." We can combine these into About the role paragraph. Accountabilities (Responsibilities): - Lead and manage field research trials focused on crop protection, including insect, weed, disease, seed treatment, and biological solutions across a diverse range of crops. - Design, implement, and oversee internal and external efficacy trials while ensuring high-quality data collection to support product development and label expansion. - Analyze research results and provide technical recommendations that drive product advancement, new applications, and innovative agricultural solutions. - Collaborate with universities, extension partners, contract research organizations, and growers to deliver impactful research and strengthen industry partnerships. - Provide technical expertise through training, demonstrations, and scientific documentation to support product positioning, customer education, and regulatory labeling initiatives. Qualifications: - M.S. degree in Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Nematology, or a related Agricultural Science field required; Ph.D. preferred. - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with an M.S. or 3 years with a Ph.D. in agricultural research, including applied field sciences. - Proven experience conducting field efficacy trials evaluating insect, weed, disease control products, biologicals, biostimulants, and related technologies. - Strong knowledge of agronomy, crop production systems, and agricultural research methodologies. - Hands-on experience operating or working with agricultural equipment, including planting, tillage, and application equipment. - Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, make sound decisions, and develop innovative solutions that support business objectives. - Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, and effectively present technical information. Additional Requirements: - Ability to travel up to 25% within the assigned territory, with occasional travel outside the region. (Arkansas and Missouri) - Must be able to work extended hours during peak field research seasons as needed. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from Syngenta. Additional Information (Benefits): - 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 ... (EEO boilerplate to remove) - Salary Range: $88,000 to $132,000 - WL: 4B (maybe internal code, drop as minor metadata) We need to remove EEO boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal etc. Also remove the YouTube link? It's not boilerplate but maybe considered promotional; but it's part of Additional Information. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The YouTube link is not boilerplate; it's a link to learn more. Might be okay to keep? It's not a list item but could be considered part of benefits? Might be optional. Safer to keep as a paragraph? But we are only using

for prose and

  • for lists. The YouTube link is a URL; we could include it in a

    under Benefits or Additional Information. However we have Benefits section as list; we could add a

    after the list for the link. But instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could incorporate the link into Benefits paragraph. But we must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the YouTube link. We can include it as a

    within Benefits section after the list. Similarly, the statement about Syngenta being ranked as a top employer by Science Journal is substantive; keep. Also "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." That's prose. "Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs." Also prose. We could combine these into a

    for Benefits. But we also have list of specific benefits: Full Benefit Package, 401k plan, Paid Vacation, etc. Those are list items. Thus Benefits section could have a

    summarizing culture and flexible work, then a

    • for specific benefits, then a

      for the YouTube link and top employer statement. But we must not create filler. All content is real. Pay section: just salary range. We should not include Schedule. Now produce HTML fragment. We need to ensure we don't include any extra tags like or . Just the fragment. Let's craft:

      About the role

      At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. 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 Crop Protection Team is seeking an R&D Scientist 1 in New York.

      Responsibilities

      • Lead and manage field research trials focused on crop protection, including insect, weed, disease, seed treatment, and biological solutions across a diverse range of crops.
      • Design, implement, and oversee internal and external efficacy trials while ensuring high-quality data collection to support product development and label expansion.
      • Analyze research results and provide technical recommendations that drive product advancement, new applications, and innovative agricultural solutions.
      • Collaborate with universities, extension partners, contract research organizations, and growers to deliver impactful research and strengthen industry partnerships.
      • Provide technical expertise through training, demonstrations, and scientific documentation to support product positioning, customer education, and regulatory labeling initiatives.

      Qualifications

      • M.S. degree in Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Nematology, or a related Agricultural Science field required; Ph.D. preferred.
      • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with an M.S. or 3 years with a Ph.D. in agricultural research, including applied field sciences.
      • Proven experience conducting field efficacy trials evaluating insect, weed, disease control products, biologicals, biostimulants, and related technologies.
      • Strong knowledge of agronomy, crop production systems, and agricultural research methodologies.
      • Hands-on experience operating or working with agricultural equipment, including planting, tillage, and application equipment.
      • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, make sound decisions, and develop innovative solutions that support business objectives.
      • Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, and effectively present technical information.
      • Ability to travel up to 25% within the assigned territory, with occasional travel outside the region (Arkansas and Missouri).
      • Must be able to work extended hours during peak field research seasons as needed.
      • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
      • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from Syngenta.

      Benefits

      A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Flexible work options are offered to support your work and personal needs.

      • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts

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