Principal Formulation Scientist- Onsite UK, IP & Innovation

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

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.