Our Crop Protection Research Chemistry team is seeking a highly motivated innovative synthetic organic chemist to join as a Senior Scientist. This role offers the opportunity to apply your synthetic chemistry expertise within multi-disciplinary projects discovering the next generation of crop protection products. Previous experience in the field of Agrochemistry is not essential - we welcome applications from synthetic chemists with a variety of academic or industrial backgrounds keen to apply and continuously develop their synthetic organic chemistry skills.
Accountabilities
Synthesis Execution: Effective execution of synthetic routes to targets partnering with key support platforms such as automation purification and analytical to maximise efficiency of target delivery whilst maintaining the highest standards of HSE
Route Design: Independent and collaborative design of safe sustainable and efficient synthetic routes to target molecules drawing on knowledge digital tools and new or emerging synthetic technologies
Problem Solving: Develop creative solutions to synthetic challenges and troubleshoot synthetic chemistry using analytical data-driven approaches to deliver solutions
Documentation and Communication: Document experimental procedures risk assessments and data with high scientific accuracy and effectively communicate results and key findings to peers and stakeholders
Continuous Improvement: Take a proactive approach to sustain excellence in modern synthetic methods and technologies as well as contributing to improvement of laboratory safety efficiency and ways of working
Qualifications :
Required
PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or BSc/MSc degree in Chemistry with equivalent organic synthesis experience in an industrial setting
Excellent knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry with exemplary practical skills and safety standards
Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as needed to achieve project goals
Strong communication skills able to present scientific results clearly and compellingly
Demonstrated track record route design problem solving and delivery in synthetic chemistry projects
Autonomy in planning and prioritisation of own time to achieve a high level of productivity
Desired
Additional post-doctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry
Additional Information :
Jealotts 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. Jealotts 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.
What We Offer
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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