Senior Process Chemist — Hybrid, Impactful Agro Chemistry

Syngenta AG; West Yorkshire; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous pension

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Annual leave 31.5 days

Professional development

International environment

Descripción de la vacante

Syngenta Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre is seeking a Senior Process Chemist to drive process optimization and innovation in active ingredient production. The role blends hands-on lab work with data-driven decision making to enhance manufacturing efficiency and sustainability.

You will plan experiments, lead improvement projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining rigorous documentation and compliance.

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry OR Masters in Chemistry with 2+ years industrial experience.
• Excellent practical skills in experimental and analytical techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Experience with literature searching and information systems.
• Proven ability to plan work independently over extended periods.
• Effective communication skills across various formats and cross-functional teams.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Digital chemistry knowledge (automation, coding, large language models).
• Statistical analysis expertise; Process development experience; Analytical method development capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare and carry out chemical experiments on new and existing active-ingredient processes, up to multi-kilo scale.
• Support the adoption and effective use of laboratory automation, digital tools and structured data practices; apply prior automation experience to identify suitable opportunities and help build team capability.
• Generate and lead improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to exchange information and progress development work.
• Maintain detailed documentation in lab notebooks and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to innovation through knowledge sharing and proactive idea development.

Conocimientos

Experimental techniques

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Literature searching

Independent planning

Cross-functional communication

Safety & compliance

Digital chemistry knowledge

Automation & coding

Statistical analysis

Process development

Analytical method development

Educación

PhD in Chemistry OR Masters in Chemistry with 2+ years industrial experience

Descripción del empleo

Syngenta Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre is seeking a Senior Process Chemist to drive process optimization and innovation in active ingredient production. The role blends hands-on lab work with data-driven decision making to enhance manufacturing efficiency and sustainability.

You will plan experiments, lead improvement projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining rigorous documentation and compliance.