Senior Scientist Bioprocess Development

Syngenta; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural innovation is seeking a Senior Scientist for their Bioprocess Development team. The role involves developing modern biotechnology processes for next-generation crop protection products, collaborating with partners, and contributing to impactful agricultural solutions. The position offers extensive benefits and a stimulating work environment at a major research site.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Large campus environment with good employee facilities

Learning culture and training options

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of microbial fermentation.
• Solid practical experience in Fermentation Development within R&D.
• Proactive approach to developing digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing robust, innovative bioprocess concepts for portfolio projects.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.
• Preparing technical reports and presenting findings.

Skills

Microbial fermentation

Problem solving

Collaboration

Digital skills

Education

BSc/MSc or PhD in Fermentation Development

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. 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. Regardless of your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding an ever-increasing population while taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join our Bioprocess Development team to focus on the development and application of modern biotechnology processes for the production of next generation crop protection products. Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing robust, innovative bioprocess concepts for portfolio projects.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring lab conforms to all Syngenta HSE principles and standards.
• Collaborating with external contract research and academic partners.
• Preparing technical reports, presenting findings within project teams and being an active communicator within the wider Syngenta scientific community.

Qualifications

What we are looking for?

• Strong technical knowledge of microbial fermentation.
• BSc/MSc or PhD plus solid practical experience in Fermentation Development within R&D in an industrial/academic setting.
• Having a proactive approach to developing digital skills, including working with complex datasets and adopting new technologies.
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively to implement solutions.

Desirable skills/experience

• Experience in process development and scale-up of biotechnological processes.
• Experience working in cross functional projects.
• Line management experience would be an advantage.

Additional Information

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.
• Large campus environment with good employee facilities including a site restaurant, gym, a variety of fitness classes, employee allotments, all-weather pitch and sports field.
• A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as atop 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

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