Job Description

Role purpose

• Responsible for APAC & China Genotyping labs planning and quality management

Accountabilities

Planning accountabilities

• Capture customers\' short, medium and long-term demands
• Engagement with customers (training, alignment, etc)
• Organize quarterly meetings with customers - update on planning accuracy and deliverables
• Close engagement with the lab operation and data analysis team to understand capacity and needs for work sharing
• Member of the Genotyping Planning Network and close engagement to work on Genotyping tools improvements and work sharing

Quality accountabilities

• Manage QMS development and implementation efforts for the labs
• Engage with Seeds Development Quality Lead and also Genotyping Global Quality Lead to share experience and keep the WoW aligned
• Prepare and report Genotyping Global KPIs
• Support with the lab documentation management process (change management, SOPs, revisions, etc)
• Conduct 1 internal audit annually and support on external audits as ETS and global/P&S audits
• Drive annual customer survey and work together with the leadership to develop and implement an action plan for improvement
• Member of the Genotyping Quality Network
• Perform all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health, Safety, Environmental Policy and Quality Management/Stewardship guidelines.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Biological Science or related field, and 5+ years of professional experience in the area of Agriculture Biotechnology.
• Business proficiency in Mandarin Chinese as you will need to work with our China counterparts and conduct meetings in Mandarin
• Knowledge in Genotyping technical platforms such as high throughput PCR platforms, Real-Time PCR, Stewardship Quality Control for GM detection, Sequencing based Genotyping platform
• Experience in high throughput lab equipment, automation and robotic solutions, and IT systems
• Developing work instructions/ SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) is preferred
• High energy and drive, with a positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure, responsible, meticulous with a positive working attitude
• Ability to work well in a team and to communicate with individuals throughout various levels of our organization
• Fast learner and able to work independently

Additional Information

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world\'s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

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