Applied Data Scientist - Bioinformatics

Company Description

Syngenta is one of the global leaders in the agribusiness, with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 countries, committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. By combining global expertise with close connections to our customers, we contribute to increasing crop productivity, protecting the environment, and improving health and quality of life. For more information, visit www.syngenta.nl.

Job Description

Applied data scientist - Bioinformatics

Type: Permanent, Fulltime (38 hours per week)

Department: Research & Development

Location: Enkhuizen

In action

You will develop, improve, and apply bioinformatics workflows that directly support our vegetable research and breeding programs. Working with large-scale datasets, you will design analysis pipelines and implement new methods to fast translate data into actionable accurate insights.

In close collaboration with international colleagues in genetics, breeding, and data science, you will ensure that complex data analyses directly contribute to better decision-making in the breeding process. Your work will have a tangible impact, from accelerating research to improving vegetable varieties grown worldwide.

The Challenge

As an Applied Data Scientist - Bioinformatics, you will work at the intersection of science, technology, and agriculture within an international network of researchers, breeders, and data experts. Together with the team, you translate large datasets into insights that directly strengthen the breeding process.

You move effortlessly between detailed analysis and the big picture. You work in three core areas: Tool Development & Improvement (developing and optimizing bioinformatics tools), Collaboration (working with multidisciplinary teams worldwide), and Innovation (introducing new methods and technologies).

The projects are as diverse as the crops we breed, such as:

• Analyzing complex sequencing and resequencing data.
• Building and maintaining pangenomes.
• Developing scalable workflows to accelerate analyses.
• Applying and testing innovative algorithms and technologies.
  
  

Qualifications

Your profile

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced bioinformatics specialist with a strong track record in managing complex datasets and delivering impactful insights.

• MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field.
• Proven experience in sequencing and omics data analysis.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining analyses pipelines.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience with HPC environments and cloud computing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex data insights.
• Proactive, structured, and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable working in international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in the seed or plant breeding industry preferred, but not required.
  
  

Additional Information

Ready to grow with us?

Join our team and help shape the future of agriculture! Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Don’t wait, apply now! You can apply online via our intranet or our career page at www.syngenta.com.

For questions, please contact our recruiter Lars Conijn at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp +31 6 28894484.