Maria Kench - Sourcing Specialist

Opportunities with Syngenta in Hawaii

2009-02-11T15:31:00.002-05:00

Soybean Pathology Associate Scientist Opportunity in Bay, AR

2009-01-23T16:10:00.002-05:00

Syngenta is seeking top talent to help us feed the fast growing world population. The global leader in agribusiness with over 22,000 employees, Syngenta is committed to enhancing sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.

Seeking a Soybean Pathology Associate Scientist position in Bay, AR. Candidate must have experience with soybeans & soybean diseases.

Please visit www.syngentacareers.com for detailed job information and for instructions on how to apply. Syngenta offers an attractive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance. For questions, contact kathy.rhodes@syngenta.com . EEO

Dynamic Soybean Opportunities!

2008-11-21T12:53:00.002-05:00

Syngenta is seeking top talent to help us feed the fast growing world population. The global leader in agribusiness with over 22,000 employees, Syngenta is committed to enhancing sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. Join the team developing the next generation of the fastest growing brand of soybeans – NK brand soybeans.

Opportunities in Illinois, Indiana and Hawaii

Soybean Testing Specialist, Indiana
Manages soybean field performance trials; safely, timely, and accurately; to support new product identification.

Scientist, Soybean Trait Conversion, Clinton, IL
Manage the trait conversion program and processes delivering novel soybean trait/germplasm products.

Associate Soybean Breeder, St. Joseph, IL
Responsible for a soybean breeding program, under the mentorship of a Sr. Soybean Breeder, for the development of improved commercial soybean varieties.

Associate Scientist Soybean Nursery Manager, Hawaii
Responsible for managing staff, budget and projects dedicated to soybean research on Oahu and Kauai.

Soybean Research Station Manager, St. Joseph, IL
Accountable for day-to-day management of operations and staff supporting the soybean breeders serving the Eastern US market. Requires strong knowledge of breeding and testing processes.

Soybean Product Development Agronomist, Indiana
Working with Breeders, Station Managers and Soybean Product Management, the Product Development Agronomist is responsible for identifying, characterizing and positioning superior performing varieties for the Eastern US market.

Research Associate, Kunia, HI
The Research Associate supports Soybean Nursery efforts, including packaging, planting, crossing, tissue sampling, field management, harvest and data processing in a continuous breeding nursery.

Please visit www.syngentacareers.com for detailed job information and for instructions on how to apply. Syngenta offers an attractive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance. For questions, contact kathy.rhodes@syngenta.com . EEO

Looking for a recent PhD for Post Doc opportunity with Syngenta in Greensboro, NC

2008-10-24T10:58:00.003-04:00

Syngenta is hiring a Post Doc in Greensboro, NC. The role purpose is to develop new technologies to improve the biological and physical performance of future products and to enhance our technology base in methods for product development.

What we're looking for...

Critical knowledge• Recent Ph. D. in physical/chemical sciencesCritical experience• Laboratory experience• Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design• Familiarity with emulsions, colloidal dispersions and surfactants/polymers• Familiarity with agronomy or bioassays a plusCritical technical, professional and personal capabilities• Team-oriented, good communication and inter-personal skills• Methods development aptitude and creativity

Interested candidates should send e-mail/resume to Maria.Kench@yoh.com for consideration or contact me for me information!

Do you want to be an agronomist?

2008-09-17T13:44:00.002-04:00

We're hiring a Supply Technician/ Agronomist position in our Coon Rapids, IA location of Syngenta. This is an exciting opportunity with Syngenta. This individual will train with an Agronomist, and will work with growers, organize field inspections and direct field staff. This individual will eventually transition into an Agronomist role.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or to apply, please visit:

http://www.syngentacareers.com/

Exciting opportunities in Hawaii

2008-08-25T14:51:00.002-04:00

Syngenta is hiring many exciting opportunities in Kunia, HI & Kekaha, HI.

Agronomist
Research Associate, Nursery
Research Associate, Quality
Research Associate, Crew Pollination Lead
Agronomy Manager, Regional

For full job details, please visit www.syngentacareers.com. Syngenta offers a competitive salary/benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance (for most positions). Please apply on-line or you may contact my co-worker Kathy at 800-445-0956 x7387 with questions

Health, Safety and Environment & Quality opportunity in Danvers, MN

2008-08-08T09:45:00.001-04:00

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. And we are looking for top talent to join our team! Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).

Responsible for HSE-Q performance of the Plant Site. As part of the site management team ensure legal compliance, implementation of Syngenta HSE-Q standards and policies across the site and deliver sustained improvements in performance. Interface with HSE Regional Managers to assist/lead safety initiatives that influence HSE programs and policy. Work on projects assign by Supply Management to further develop both HSE and QBS.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit:
http://www.syngentacareers.com

Quality Lead Lab opportunity in Nampa, ID

2008-06-16T11:00:00.002-04:00

Position: Quality Lab Lead, Physiological Testing
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Seed

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness company committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-volume commercial seeds market.

This key position will manage and direct the execution and evaluation of all physiological seed testing. You will ensure all testing procedures/protocols are in compliance with state seed law requirements, coordinate testing development and enhancements to ensure leading edge technology, and provide support and technical expertise to staff. Position also will supervise, mentor and coach quality lab staff and ensure a unified work environment.

Qualifications include a 4 year degree in Biology, Plant Science or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience including 4 years of supervisory experience in a laboratory setting. Must have strong technical, communication and problem solving skills, and have previous experience supervising lab staff. Strong computer skills in MS Office required.
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, generous 401(k), paid time off, and relocation assistance.
EOE

Research Associate Opportunity in Slater, IA

2008-06-12T11:58:00.002-04:00

Syngenta has EXCITING opportunities in Slater, IA. Syngenta is currently hiring for Research Associates in Slater, IA.
We're looking for individuals that have experience in a corn breeding program.

Please go to http://www.syngentacareers.com to learn more about these opportunities and all other opportunities.

Employers Eliminated 49,000 jobs in the month of May

2008-06-06T17:14:00.000-04:00

As you read the paper or the news on the Internet, I'm sure you came across the Labor Department Report. The number of unemployed people grew by 861,000 which is now at 8.5 million people. A year ago, the number of unemployed was 6.9 million

Job losses for the year reached 324,000. The lines are going to be longer at the unemployment office and more people are going to continue to worry about their jobs.
Will this continue over the next few months? No one has the answer... Those of us that are employed must continue to do the best we can each and every day. You don't know what lies ahead.

To read the entire article on Yahoo go to:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080606/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/economy;_ylt=AgnXxDivm7tMH8OhXFLm7nKs0NUE

Sourcing for an EXCITING opportunity in Billings, MT

2008-05-29T15:26:00.000-04:00

Recently I started sourcing for an EXCITING opportunity in Billings, MT.
We're looking for UCC Associate- Financial Services Operations individuals.

Desired Qualifications:
Associate Degree and a minimum of 2 years prior work with Uniform Commercial Code
Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Application
Attention to detail
Demonstrated problem solving, analytical and mathematical skills
Demonstrated Customer focus both internal and external
Demonstrated ability to process multiple tasks with strict deadlines
Demonstrated ability to understand process improvement
Demonstrated ability to work in team environment
Demonstrated ability to develop business and customer relationships

The following is an e-link to our posting on GE careers:
http://www.gecareers.com/GECAREERS/GECControllerServlet?actionid=90001&checkFlag=&Theme=us&Job=817613&Business=&Function=&State=&Country=&Page=1&position_title=

Please go to gecareers.com (Job # 817613) to view this opportunity and any other opportunities.

Thanks!

Use Both Sides of Paper

2008-05-19T15:44:00.000-04:00

I was reading an interesting article on 50 Ways to Help The Planet 50waystohelp.com.
The article discussed 50 ways to help the environment. One of the 50 ways was "Use Both Sides of Paper". I do this religiously! I have a pile of scrap paper that I use. The article mentioned that every YEAR business throw away 21 million tons of paper. Which is equal to 175 pounds per office worker. Two suggestions the article mentioned was (a) bring documents to the recycling bin when you're finished and (b) set your printer default to print double-sided. So if all of us made sure we did this ... we could save a lot of trees!

Count The Stars

2008-05-15T14:50:00.000-04:00

I was eating a piece of Dove Dark Chocolate earlier. When I unwrapped it, I noticed there was a message in the wrapper. It read "Count the Stars". And it got me thinking ... we live in such a busy world where we are constantly multi-tasking that we never really take the time to smell the roses. I know with myself, working full time, having a family, etc, I know I feel like I need more than 24 hours in a day.
I took part in a Webinar today on Recruiting 2.0 and the same discussion came up. In recruiting, we are constantly multitasking. The whole concept of social networking came up & things are differently now to where they were 5 years ago. With recruiting today there are so many social networks, it's ever changing. More and more recruiters are going on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Blogging, etc. I just find it extremely interesting how social networking has become to popular and I am sure others do the same.

Welcome

2008-05-14T14:47:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blog. I have been telling myself for a long time that I was going to start blogging. I wrote a note to myself, I had it on my To Do List and I kept telling myself "I need to start a blog". Well... today is the day that I finally broke down to start one.
I called into the Recruiting Animal show earlier today and I felt inspired ... I wanted to accomplish something. So now I feel like I have accomplished something. (Well, now I need to make sure I update my blog)
A little about me.... I work as a sourcing specialist for Yoh HR Solutions as contractor to GE Capital Solutions & I work and live in Salem, NH
I'll be updating this page periodically... Thanks again for stopping by to visit my blog!