Senior Analytical Biochemist

Jealotts Hill, Bracknell, United Kingdom

About Syngenta:

Syngenta is leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

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

 About this opportunity:

 As part of our Product Characterisation Group, you will provide analytical solutions for biocontrols and biochemical analyses at Syngenta’s International R&D facility in Jealott’s Hill, UK. This role will provide opportunities for autonomous innovation and out-of-the-box thinking, where we believe someone with excellent work experience or a PhD graduate with additional research experience would thrive. The role would mainly be lab based and you will also enjoy working with colleagues from a diverse group of stakeholders to represent and lead the analytical chemistry discussion in projects.

You will be managing the analytical aspects of diverse projects, ranging from those at the research stage to marketing. Actively collaborate with our Formulation Development partners to independently develop analytical procedures, including LC, CE, LC-MS, gel electrophoresis, biomolecule analysis and spectrophotometry, closely document your experiments, brief and coach project teams.

Experience & Education required:

• Excellent communication skills, ability to partner with other teams and act as an active business partner
• A PhD or equivalent industry experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field, with a strong background in biochemistry, with particular emphasis on biological sample preparation and extraction of metabolites/bioproducts
• Sound experience in one or more of the following: analytical chemistry, analytical biochemistry, analytical microbiology, metabolomics, biomonitoring, biomarker discovery, natural products extraction, natural product chemistry
• Good understanding of the use of biological and microbiological analysis techniques, Molecular biology tools, PCR, Western Blot or protein or nucleic acid analysis, gel electrophoresis, general understanding of microbiology and microbial plating
• Strong background in analytical chemistry, LC, CE, LC-MS, spectrophotometry techniques, knowledge in metabolomics techniques would be a plus
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Deep commitment to expanding your scientific knowledge
• An understanding of the importance of safety and following Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
• Experience of working with universities (welcomed but not essential)

Syngenta will offer:

• Competitive benefits package including opportunities for flexible working.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Interaction with external researchers and opportunities to represent Syngenta in research networks, collaborations and conferences.
• Good onsite facilities including a staff restaurant, a gym and fitness classes.
• Campus environment based at Jealott’s Hill located in the Berkshire countryside between Bracknell and Maidenhead.
• Great opportunities for personal and career development.
• A modern, stimulating and dynamic working environment which promotes diversity and inclusion, scientific excellence and collaboration.
• A job and responsibilities with purpose at state-of-the-art facilities within a world class R&D campus site.

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

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