Company Description
Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
At the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre we make important Crop Protection products that are used in over 120 countries worldwide. These products help our growers to meet the ever-increasing demand for food, feed and fuel, and our talented & dedicated teams make this possible.
The Huddersfield team is diverse, proactive, driven, and friendly, we work cross functionally to get the job done, after all “teamwork makes the dream work” – come and join us!
- We’re honoured to be the #5 best employer in @ScienceMagazine’s 2022 Top Employer Rankings – up one spot from 2021, and our second highest ranking ever!
- We were scored most highly for innovative leadership, social responsibility and loyal employees. This recognition is a testament to our thousands of brilliant scientists around the world, who bring a creative and innovative mindset every day!
- Tap the link in our bio to learn more on our ranking #ScienceMagazineTopEmployerAward #SyngentaProud #Collaboration #AgTech #Innovation
Job Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your scientific career? If so, Syngenta can help you make it.
We are currently recruiting for a GLP Laboratory Scientist to work in our Process Hazards Section lab based in Huddersfield. Your primary responsibilities will be ensuring the reliable and timely generation of process safety data (particularly flammability and thermal stability) according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), in order to support Syngenta’s regulatory submissions worldwide. You will also support the Regulatory Manager in maintaining and operating our quality management systems to maintain our MHRA accreditation.
You will be part of a diverse, global team carrying out business-critical work, with opportunities to further grow and develop your career with us. We are a group of technical Specialists in process safety, whose responsibilities include the generation of all types of process safety data with state-of-the-art equipment to support Syngenta’s operations across the globe.
Qualifications
Specific prior knowledge of process safety measurements and data is not necessary, as you will be joining a group of globally recognised technical experts that will support your development in this area. What we do require from you is:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- The ability to work relatively independently in a lab environment with high standards of HSE.
- Experience of working in a laboratory to Quality Management Systems (GLP or ISO).
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A scientific curiosity to learn new techniques, explore new innovations and their application to solve problems in projects.
Additional Information
Whilst this role offers a competitive base pay, at Syngenta we value total reward which includes the benefits we offer to our employees. We support well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, discretionary bonus scheme, competitive pension scheme, private medical insurance and employee assistance programme.
- Positive cultural environment.
- Up to 31.5 days holiday.
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees.
- Based on site in Huddersfield, but interacting with partners globally.
- Full time.
- Permanent
We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion
Please apply with your full CV and a motivation cover letter
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