Scientist Biochemistry
Scientist Biochemistry
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist to join the Target Selectivity group within Bioscience. You will be laboratory based and specialise in quantitative in vitro assays to advance research projects for crop protection. Within this role you will have the opportunity to make significant scientific contributions to our projects and to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and conducting in vitro biochemical or binding assays to understand how our compounds act on their protein targets.
- Planning and executing work programmes independently combining personal expertise in-house knowledge and comprehensive literature searches.
- Analysing and interpreting data producing reports and communication materials and presenting to various stakeholders.
- Contributing to project decisions and work-program design in collaboration with scientific experts.
- Learning and implementing HSE actions to ensure operations are within defined standards.
- Reviewing and advancing established protocols to improve capability and efficiency.
- Building an internal network at Syngenta with key contacts from other disciplines.
Qualifications :
What we are looking for
- A degree in biochemistry or a related subject.
- A-level chemistry or equivalent.
- Experience working in a scientific laboratory with demonstrated independence in progressing scientific projects - this could be through academic studies or placements.
- Understanding of experimental design principles and basic troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and data.
- Creativity for solving problems.
- Eagerness to expand expertise in crop protection science and industry trends.
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience or knowledge of in vitro enzyme-inhibition assays and ligand-binding assays.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of biochemistry.
Additional Information :
Application process
Due to exceptionally high interest in this position we will only consider applications that include a covering letter explaining your motivation and suitability for the role. Please upload your CV and write your cover letter in the Message to the Hiring Team section on the application page or attach it along with your CV.
Our site
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
- On the job training.
- Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.
- Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector and help feed an ever-increasing population.
- A vibrant growth and learning culture and 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: Hill has Disability Confident certification.
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealotts Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
