About Syngenta

Syngenta is leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 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

Our Jealotts Hill R&D site hosts a vibrant multi-disciplinary scientific community of around 800 people.  Located between Maidenhead and Bracknell it offers a spacious and green campus environment with comprehensive sports facilities, catering facilities & social clubs. We are proud of our community and how we work together to deliver.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bioanalytics Technical Specialist to join our Product Characterisation Team. You will provide analytical solutions for biocontrols and biochemical analysis 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 (80%), 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 leading the analytics side of diverse projects, ranging from research stage to marketing. You will 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.

Requisite skills/knowledge/experience

• PhD (or MSc with extensive 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
• 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
• Excellent communication skills, ability to partner with other teams and act as an active business partner
• Strong background in analytical chemistry, LC, CE, LC-MS, spectrophotometry techniques, knowledge in metabolomics techniques would be a plus
• Impeccable attention to detail and real flair for multitasking
• Deep commitment to expanding your scientific knowledge
• Awareness of all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
• Experience of working with universities (ideal but not essential) 

Syngenta will offer

• Competitive salary and benefits scheme including bonus, healthcare & generous pension
• 31.5 days annual holiday
• Flexible working hours
• A commitment to innovation
• Leading edge technology
• Great opportunities for personal and career development

Your personal development is supported by a broad induction programme designed to lay a strong foundation for an enriching career. You will be involved in multi-disciplinary discovery projects, collaborating closely with fellow scientists across a broad range of scientific disciplines, backgrounds and locations. 

Diversity and Inclusion: 

We value diversity and inclusion as reflected in our corporate values and leadership commitments. Embracing the unique perspectives and capabilities of our employees is helping to catalyse innovation, maximize performance and create business value.

For more information, see: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

If you have any questions or need some support with your application, we’d love to hear from you .

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