Formulation Scientist – Agrochemical R&D (Maternity Cover)

Syngenta AG; Italia; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta AG in Atessa, Italy, is seeking a Formulation Scientist to join our R&D Formulation Development team. You will contribute to the development of innovative, reliable and scalable crop protection formulations, collaborating across functions to support a more sustainable agriculture.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a science field, hands‑on experience in formulation development, strong data analysis and technical communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
• At least one year of relevant experience in formulation development or a chemical/industrial R&D environment.
• Good understanding of formulation principles, including surfactants, solvents, adjuvants and rheology modifiers.
• Hands-on experience with formulation systems and laboratory experimentation.
• Ability to plan experiments, analyse data and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic lab or data-recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise agrochemical formulations.
• Plan, perform and document laboratory experiments in line with project objectives and established protocols.
• Assess the physical, chemical and storage-stability properties of formulation prototypes.
• Analyse experimental data, interpret results and propose technical recommendations or corrective actions.
• Investigate formulation challenges and help identify and implement effective solutions.
• Prepare accurate technical reports, experimental records and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with Analytical, Regulatory, Production and other R&D teams.
• Support formulation scale‑up from laboratory to pilot or manufacturing scale, where required.
• Ensure full compliance with laboratory safety standards, GLP principles and applicable environmental requirements.

Skills

Hands-on formulation

Data analysis

Technical communication

Experiment planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry/related science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic lab data systems

Job description

Syngenta AG in Atessa, Italy, is seeking a Formulation Scientist to join our R&D Formulation Development team. You will contribute to the development of innovative, reliable and scalable crop protection formulations, collaborating across functions to support a more sustainable agriculture.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a science field, hands‑on experience in formulation development, strong data analysis and technical communication in English.