Research Scientist 

The Resistance Research Team at Syngenta in Stein is seeking a dedicated and accountable Research Scientist to design, coordinate, and deliver global monitoring programs and analyses aimed at understanding the evolution of fungicide resistance in plant-pathogenic fungi. This role involves hands-on laboratory and molecular work, bioassays, sequencing data analysis, and significant logistical coordination for sampling programs worldwide. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, values reproducibility and quality, and is eager to contribute to innovations in resistance monitoring and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and conduct global monitoring programs for plant-pathogenic fungi, including Zymoseptoria tritici, Botrytis cinerea, Plasmopara viticola, Phytophthora infestans, and Alternaria spp.
• Manage logistics for incoming and outgoing biological samples, including global coordination of sampling campaigns.
• Conduct bioassays (in vitro/in vivo) and molecular analyses, including DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, sequencing, and related methods.
• Maintain, propagate, and isolate fungal cultures in sterile conditions, ensuring high-quality and reproducible results.
• Analyze and interpret bioassay and sequencing data using tools such as R, Geneious, Spotfire, or equivalent software.

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Must-Have Qualifications

• Degree in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field, with experience in bioassays and molecular methods.
• Strong laboratory skills, including sterile techniques, DNA extraction, and PCR-based assays.
• Experience with data analysis of biological experiments, ideally including bioinformatics for sequencing data.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex sampling logistics and metadata.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.