Technical Expert - Ecotoxicologist

Syngenta Crop Protection; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection UK is seeking an experienced Ecotoxicologist to join the Global Science Delivery team at Jealott's Hill, between Bracknell and Maidenhead. The role focuses on ecotoxicology data delivery to project teams and regulatory submissions, designing and interpreting studies, and collaborating with CRO partners globally to ensure timely inputs.

You will design, deliver and interpret critical ecotoxicology studies, collaborate with CRO partners worldwide for timely inputs, and

Qualifications

• GLP environment experience in ecotoxicology studies.
• Understanding of global ecotoxicology data requirements for Plant Protection Products and regulatory landscape.
• Ability to generate insights from data sets and communicate conclusions to technical teams.
• Strong collaborative skills to work with diverse teams to achieve project goals.
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail and ability to learn new skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of ecotoxicology data from CROs to support registration of active ingredients and products globally.
• Design, evaluate data, and review/authorize study reports.
• Elucidate insights from ecotoxicology data and report to technical teams.
• Provide technical assistance and innovative solutions to transfer knowledge.
• Apply regulatory guidance to study designs and interpretation of results.

Skills

Ecotoxicology

GLP

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Biological plant protection knowledge

Education

BSc in Biology or related field

Tools

qPCR

Microbiology methods

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Technical Expert - Ecotoxicologist to join our dynamic Global Science Delivery team and work within a highly collaborative team of study managers and technical experts. Within the role you will apply your scientific background to provide ecotoxicology data and insights to project teams, and support the registration of sustainable crop protection products. You will drive the design, delivery and interpretation of critical ecotoxicology studies, demonstrating expertise in a range of terrestrial and/or aquatic disciplines, partnering with our strategic global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) network to deliver best-in-class technical inputs and timely delivery of critical endpoints. Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the timely delivery of business-critical data generated at CROs to support the development and registration of new active ingredients and existing products globally.
• Being responsible for protocol design, evaluation of data and reviewing/authorising company reports.
• Elucidating insights from ecotoxicology data and reporting expert conclusions to technical teams.
• Independently providing technical assistance and innovative solutions to facilitate transfer of technical knowledge.
• Utilising your expert knowledge and understanding of ecotoxicology as well as relevant global regulatory guidance documents and their implication to our study designs.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Minimum BSc in Biology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Toxicology, or a closely related field.
• Experience conducting ecotoxicology studies under GLP environment.
• Good knowledge of global ecotoxicology data requirements for Plant Protection Products, preferably with an understanding of the current regulatory landscape and new guidance/guideline development.
• Experience of generating key insights from data sets.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team to achieve project goals with strong organisation and time management proficiency.
• Capability of applying analytical thinking to solve problems with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills promptly.
• Experience with Biological plant protection products (microbials, biostimulants, and biocontrols), including qPCR and microbiology methods is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Our site

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.

Additionally, we could consider candidates based at Sao Paulo, Brazil beside Jealott's Hill, UK.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance (depends on the contracting country).
• Flexible working.
• A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and a wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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