Lead Formulation Scientist – Agrochemical Innovation

Syngenta Crop Protection; Warfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday + 8 UKb

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection seeks an onsite Principal Formulation Scientist at Jealott's Hill, UK, to lead project plans and shape formulation technology strategy within a collaborative team.

The role requires PhD or equivalent industrial experience in formulation science, strong English, and hands-on lab expertise with safe, independent work. The candidate will drive IP generation and technical direction in agrochemical formulation.

Qualifications

• First degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• A strong colloid or physical organic chemist with a PhD or relevant industrial experience in formulation science.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge of project management.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with proven safety, independence and efficiency.
• Basic knowledge of data science to support experiment design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define project plans and deliver a portfolio of formulation projects.
• Influence technical direction within the site's formulation community.
• Identify opportunities to generate IP in own projects.
• Support development and implementation of science & technology strategy at the site.
• Develop extensive technical knowledge and Agrochemical industry knowledge to advance Global Formulation.

Skills

Fluent English

Lab experience

Data science basics

Project management basics

Independent work

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry or related field

PhD or relevant industrial formulation experience

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection seeks an onsite Principal Formulation Scientist at Jealott's Hill, UK, to lead project plans and shape formulation technology strategy within a collaborative team.

The role requires PhD or equivalent industrial experience in formulation science, strong English, and hands-on lab expertise with safe, independent work. The candidate will drive IP generation and technical direction in agrochemical formulation.