About The Role Join Syngenta's Biologicals Research team in Atessa as a Scientist in Plant Transcriptomics. You will plan and execute genomics and transcriptomics experiments that fuel discovery and portfolio research projects - generating the reliable biological insights that drive our R&D forward. What You'll Do Plan and execute plant genomics and transcriptomics experiments for discovery and portfolio projects Apply technologies such as qPCR and RNA‑seq to model plants and target crops Contribute to the development and optimization of experimental approaches Analyze, interpret, and present omics and biological data to multidisciplinary project teams Collaborate with scientists, technicians, and cross‑functional partners across global research teams Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and ethical standards What We're Looking For PhD in Plant Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) 2–4 years of hands‑on laboratory experience in plant genomics and transcriptomics Experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary research projects Plant molecular biology, genomics, and transcriptomics Gene expression regulation and RNA biology in plants Omics data generation, analysis, and interpretation Skills & Mindset Strong experimental design and data analysis skills Clear scientific communication - able to present complex data to mixed audiences Organised, able to manage priorities and deliver results on time Open to adopting new technologies and digital tools Collaborative team player with a proactive approach Additional Information Based in Atessa, Italy Occasional travel for scientific meetings and collaborations Global research environment with cross‑functional interactions #J-18808-Ljbffr