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!

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Method Developer Analyst to join our Analytical Method & Metabolism (AMM) team and take on the challenge of developing residue analytical methods for global field trials in the agrochemical sector.  Within the role you will develop analytical methods used globally to analyse Active Ingredient residues in complex crop and environmental matrices which underpin residue field trials supporting registration of sustainable crop protection products. Recent example includes TYMIRIUM® technology registration, which protects crops against soil-borne pests. You will solve analytical problems and deliver innovative technical solutions, with access to state of the art, high-end instrumentation. Key responsibilities will include:

• Development of HPLC LC-MS/MS analytical methods in raw and processed crop commodities, soil, water, body fluids, tissues, air and operator exposure studies.
• Managing method development studies placed with external partners in Contract Research Organisations (CROs) to ensure delivery of data of the appropriate quality to time and cost.
• Independently providing expert technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders to resolve analytical problems and facilitating transfer of technical knowledge.
• Developing expert knowledge and understanding of relevant global regulatory guidance documents and their implication to our development projects.

What we are looking for

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent work experience in chemistry or a related discipline with relevant analytical chemistry content.
• Proficiency in developing HPLC chromatographic methods, preferably with experience of quantitative LC-MS/MS.
• The desire and aspiration to grow and develop in a laboratory based analytical and problem-solving role.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team to achieve project goals with effective communications skills.
• Capability to learn and apply new skills promptly.
• Experience of performing quantitative trace-level analysis from a wide range of sample matrices and sample processing and clean-up techniques such as solid phase extraction would be beneficial.

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.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Campus environment.
• A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• The chance to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

Jealott’s Hill has Disability Confident certification.

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.