Lead Process Chemist – Scale-Up & Manufacturing

Syngenta; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Principal Process Chemist to lead a small team of lab technicians and deliver targets for manufacturing processes. The role requires extensive chemistry expertise to drive improvements in existing processes and support manufacturing areas.

The successful candidate will apply theoretical and practical chemistry knowledge, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across supply chain, R&D and regulatory functions.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic chemistry or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English. German and French advantageous.
• Basics partnering and problem-solving skills.
• Track record in manufacturing support, process improvements and knowledge in scale-up of chemical processes.
• Typically 4–6 years’ experience as Process Chemistry Specialist, or equivalent, with practical experience in manufacturing support, process improvement and development, showing sound and broad knowledge in process safety, reaction hazards, electrostatics, environmental issues and IP.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the required HSE standards and good laboratory practices are applied/respected.
• Coordinates provision of technical support to a technology or manufacturing area; acts as Chemistry Process Owner and guides/challenges area.
• Establishes and maintains technical documentation under guidance from a project or team leader.
• Develops, trains and coaches junior staff to improve performance.
• Manage day to day priorities in light of resource constraints and project/supply chain/manufacturing strategies.
• Communicate with and influence manufacturing, development, supply chain, HSE, regulatory and other functions to define and implement development plans.
• Manage day to day expectations of stakeholders, such as task forces, site leadership teams and project managers.
• Establish and maintain contact with process technology expertise within Syngenta and externally.
• Supports the department in multiple specialist roles.

Job description

Syngenta is seeking a Principal Process Chemist to lead a small team of lab technicians and deliver targets for manufacturing processes. The role requires extensive chemistry expertise to drive improvements in existing processes and support manufacturing areas.

The successful candidate will apply theoretical and practical chemistry knowledge, maintain documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across supply chain, R&D and regulatory functions.