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.
Our site
Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.
Job Description
Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for driving technical innovation? Do you enjoy solving complex analytical problems and delivering innovative technical solutions? We are looking for an Analytical Scientist to join our Analytical Methods & Metabolism (AMM) team to take on the challenge of elucidating the metabolic fate of our active ingredients. Working within a highly collaborative team of technical experts you will apply your background in LC-MS to provide structural identification and insights to R&D project teams in support of the registration of sustainable crop protection products. A recent example is the registration of TYMIRIUM® technology which protects crops against soil-borne pests. You will use your experience to solve analytical problems and build relationships with Contract Research Organisations (CROs) to deliver innovative technical solutions. Dependent on your experience you may be involved in project teams, working across technical functions with other Syngenta experts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Independently perform LC-MS analysis supporting the practical aspects of data generation to determine metabolite identification in samples across a wide range of complex matrices.
- Using automated software workflows to process LC-MS data and contribute to updating our global analytical database.
- Provide expert reviews of externally produced data sets and contribute to technical responses to CROs.
- Ensure the smooth operation of our world-leading instrumentation suite, working with the team to provide routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments, including Thermo Orbitraps and an Agilent Q-TOF.
- Work collaboratively across experimental teams to provide technical assistance and facilitate transfer of technical knowledge internally and to external suppliers, where appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with Syngenta HSE requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related discipline
Desirable Experience and Skills
- Practical experience in HPLC method development and operation of LC-MS instruments for small molecule analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to apply analytical thinking to problem solving scientific experiments
- A knowledge of high-resolution accurate mass instrumentation and/or data interpretation would be beneficial
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team to achieve project goals
- Experience of generating key insights from data sets
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Active scientific participation and collaboration with colleagues in industry, contract research or regulatory agencies would be advantageous
- Knowledge of compound metabolism in the environment, plants or mammals would be beneficial
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills
Additional Information
We offers a competitive base pay and 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, employee assistance programme.
- Campus environment
- Competitive benefits package
- Up to 31.5 days holiday
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott’s Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.
Our UK business: Syngenta UK
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