CareerPlan

Rice Breeder

Hyderabad, ASIA, inFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead and coordinate hybrid & parental line development for Syngenta rice germplasm in India to create competitive products for target market segments.

Role type

Senior Rice Breeder (Hybrid & Line Development)

Builds

Superior rice lines and hybrids for specific Indian market segments

Domain

Agriculture / Plant Breeding / Rice

Required skills

Hybrid line development, inbred line advancement, double haploid technology, speed breeding, data analysis, trial evaluation, IP protection support

Preferred skills

Marker/genomics-based selection, commercial breeding dynamics, cross-functional coordination

Technologies

Double Haploid, RGA, speed breeding, data analysis programs

Responsibilities

Design and implement breeding projects for superior line development; manage advancements of inbred lines; ensure technology integration in germplasm improvement; coordinate with trialing and enabling technology teams; support IP protection processes for germplasm

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC