Formulation Scientist - Maternity Cover, Agrochemical R&D

Syngenta Group; Abruzzo; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Formulation Scientist for the R&D Formulation Development team in Atessa to develop and optimise agrochemical formulations, planning and performing laboratory experiments within GLP-compliant environments. The role collaborates across Analytical, Regulatory and Production teams and supports scale-up to manufacturing as needed.

Essential qualifications include a science degree and at least one year in formulation development, with hands-on lab experience and good English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, biotechnology or related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in formulation development or industrial R&D.
• Understanding of formulation principles including surfactants, solvents, adjuvants and rheology modifiers.
• Hands-on experience with formulation systems and laboratory experimentation.
• Ability to plan experiments, analyze data and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ELN/data-recording systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Formulation development

Laboratory experimentation

English communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic lab notebooks (ELN)

Job description

Syngenta is seeking a Formulation Scientist for the R&D Formulation Development team in Atessa to develop and optimise agrochemical formulations, planning and performing laboratory experiments within GLP-compliant environments. The role collaborates across Analytical, Regulatory and Production teams and supports scale-up to manufacturing as needed.

Essential qualifications include a science degree and at least one year in formulation development, with hands-on lab experience and good English