Research Scientist 3B in Fungicide Biokinetics
Syngenta is an R&D leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world-class science and innovative crop solutions, our people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Type: 2 Year Contract

Hours Per Week: Mon - Fri 36 Hours

Hours Per Day: 7.20 Hours

Pay Rate: 18.37 per hour

Location: Bracknell, England

About this opportunity:
The Bioperformance group within the Bioscience function in Crop Protection conducts research on the ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Elimination) behaviour of active ingredients (AIs) within target species to understand critical performance characteristics.

Role purpose:
We have a role for a Research Scientist who must have experience (at least two years) of working a laboratory, a degree (MSc preferred) in a Biological Science subject with experience of microbiology.
Besides the technical skills, the candidate must show good personal management skills, such as following science plans, delivering results in line with the project timelines, and complying with Syngenta HSE principles and standards. The candidate must have a team mentality, effective interpersonal and communications skills, and be able to work with colleagues from various disciplines.

The role will involve:

Core tasks

Proactively providing the scientific and technical support to inform about the bioavailability of novel fungicides by performing in vivo studies in fungi and plants.

Performing operational priorities that are agreed with the Science Leader.

Interpretating and analysing data and presenting conclusions in detailed reports and presentations.

Implementing HSE actions to ensure the operations are within defined standards.

Additional tasks

Maintenance of plant cell cultures.

Reviewing and advancing established protocols or methodology that improves capacity and efficiency.

Transferring knowledge and building new capabilities to supplement existing toolkits.

What are we looking for:

Essential: BSc or MSc (preferred) with experience in subject areas related to Microbiology and/or Plant Science.

Essential: At least 1-2 years of laboratory-based experience, either in a relevant professional or academic setting.

Essential: Effective scientific writing (fluent in English), verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Desirable: Demonstrated experience of culturing microorganisms

Desirable: Experience in the study of ADME of active ingredients.

Desirable: Experience handling large data sets - data storage, reporting analysis, and visualization tools.

Desirable: Experience of running automated workflows.

Desirable: Experience of analysing small molecules using LCMS.

What we offer:

Comprehensive training in all techniques including the use of LCMS based analysis

A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.

A great working environment at our International Research Centre with well-equipped laboratories, open culture and a diverse workforce.

The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified, experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence

The role is based at Jealott's Hill and are for two years.

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