Principal Formulation Scientist

Syngenta Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 

Job summary

Syngenta seeks an onsite Principal Formulation Scientist at Jealott's Hill, UK, to lead project plans and drive the technical direction of formulation research within a collaborative agrochemical setting.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent formulation science experience, fluent English, strong laboratory skills, and basic project management knowledge. You will contribute to safe, efficient lab work and data-driven decision making within a leading global team.

Qualifications

• First degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• PhD or relevant industrial experience in formulation science.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge of project management.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with a safe, independent and efficient track record.
• Basic knowledge of data science to support experiment design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Independently defines project plans and delivers a portfolio of projects.
• Influences the technical direction of others' projects within the site’s formulation community.
• Identifies and explores opportunities to generate IP in own projects.
• Supports and influences the science & technology strategy at site or department.
• Develops extensive technical knowledge in a technology area and builds Agrochemical industry knowledge.

Skills

Chemistry

Formulation science

Project management

Data analysis

English fluency

Laboratory skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Industrial experience in formulation science

Job description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Hiring Team is seeking an Onsite,Principal Formulation ScientistinJealott's Hill, UK.

Accountabilities:

• Independently defines project plans and delivers a portfolio of projects.
• Influences the technical direction of other's projects within the site’s formulation community.
• Actively identifies and explores opportunities to generate broad IP in own projects.
• Supports and influences the development and implementation of science & technology strategy at site or department in areas of expertise.
• Develops extensive technical knowledge in a technology area, and builds Agrochemical industry knowledge to advance the capability of Global Formulation.

Required Qualifications:

• First degree in Chemistry or broadly 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 experience of working in laboratory with proven track record of working safely, independently and efficiently
• Basic knowledge of data science with skills to support experiment design and data analysis

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing new technologies and deploying them into commercial applicationand/or
• Experience in developing formulations within an industrial setting, with an understanding of the compromises required when developing new products

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

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• 36-hour working week

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.