Assistant Plant Pathologist

7 days ago
United States$74k+Full TimePathology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Syngenta Group as a Assistant Plant Pathologist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates.
  • conduct plant pathology projects to advance and support Syngenta vegetable seeds development.
  • coordinate and conduct pathology trials in controlled environments, laboratory, greenhouse and field.

Requirements

  • $74,000 annually.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $74,000 to $74,000 annually.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Syngenta Group as a Assistant Plant Pathologist.

Key Skills

Disease DiagnosticsMicrobiological Media PreparationPathogen CulturePathology TrialsGreenhouse OperationsField EvaluationPlant MaintenanceInventory OrganizationRecord KeepingReport GenerationPhytosanitary ActivitiesSafety ComplianceLaboratory TestingDisease PhenotypingNucleic Acid ExtractionPCR Setup
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Plant Pathologist at Syngenta Group a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

This Pathology position at Syngenta Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($74k–$74k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Disease Diagnostics, Microbiological Media Preparation, Pathogen Culture, Pathology Trials, Greenhouse Operations, Field Evaluation, Plant Maintenance, Inventory Organization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves conducting plant pathology projects to support vegetable seed development, primarily through implementing trials in greenhouses, laboratories, growth chambers, and fields. Key duties include supporting disease diagnostics, preparing cultures, maintaining plants, overseeing support...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Plan, Profit Sharing, Retirement Savings Contribution, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Syngenta Group

Farming
Basel, Basel-Town
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Plan
Profit Sharing
Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

7d ago

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