Senior Process Chemist - Hybrid & Impactful Scale-Up

Syngenta Group; Huddersfield; Híbrido; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Hybrid working option

Descripción de la vacante

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking a Senior Process Chemist at the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre to drive process optimization for active-ingredient production. The role blends hands-on lab work with data-driven decision making to enhance efficiency and deliver sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities include planning experiments, supporting automation and digital tools, leading improvement projects, and ensuring compliance.

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry or MSc in Chemistry with 2+ years of industrial experience.
• Excellent practical skills in experimental and analytical techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Experience with literature searching and information systems.
• Ability to plan work independently over extended periods.
• Effective communication across formats and teams.
• Strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
• Digital chemistry knowledge (automation, coding, LLMs).
• Statistical analysis expertise.
• Analytical method development capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare and carry out chemical experiments on active-ingredient processes up to multi-kilo scale.
• Support automation, digital tools, and data practices; apply coding and automation to opportunities.
• Generate and lead improvement projects from planning to implementation.
• Communicate progress with cross-functional teams; share results and insights.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with site, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to innovation through knowledge sharing and proactive ideas.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Digital chemistry

Automation experience

Statistical analysis

Independent planning

Educación

PhD in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry + 2+ years industrial experience

Descripción del empleo

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking a Senior Process Chemist at the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre to drive process optimization for active-ingredient production. The role blends hands-on lab work with data-driven decision making to enhance efficiency and deliver sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities include planning experiments, supporting automation and digital tools, leading improvement projects, and ensuring compliance.