Senior Formulation Chemist- Biologicals
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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive person with biotechnology expertise to join our Biologicals Formulation Development Group as a Senior Formulation Chemist in Biologicals. Are you ready to shape new products that will impact sustainable agriculture globally Within this role you will lead the design and development of innovative formulations for biological active ingredients - from proteins to microbial systems while applying advanced experimental design methodologies to optimize formulation stability across the entire product lifecycle: formulation storage and field application. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading formulation projects for complex biological systems driving biomolecule and microbial stability optimization.
- Developing novel formulation strategies and selecting co-formulants to enhance biological performance.
- Designing and executing comprehensive stability assessments using advanced characterization techniques.
- Planning and conducting experimental work programs.
- Manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships and external partnerships.
- Leading technical communications across teams including delivering presentations written reports on project progress risks and opportunities.
- Driving formulation optimization through automation digital tools and data analysis while ensuring compliance with HSE standards and regulations and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Qualifications :
What we are looking for
- PhD in Biotechnology Microbiology Biochemistry Bioengineering Pharmaceutics or related discipline or MSc with hands-on/leading research experience.
- Strong foundation in Chemistry or Biochemistry (minimum A-Level or equivalent).
- Knowledge of biomolecule structure-function relationships and degradation mechanisms (aggregation oxidation deamidation) and/or microbial physiology and factors influencing survival under diverse environmental conditions.
- Understanding of formulation strategies for biological systems co-formulant functionality (buffers surfactants stabilizers protectants) biological assays (ELISA CFU enumeration viability testing).
- Demonstrated working experience in a laboratory environment conducting and designing experimental research.
- The use of digital tools and data applications statistical analysis and experimental design approaches.
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to team success through mentorship.
Desirable skills/Experience:
- Industrial research experience in formulation design and/or testing of biomolecules/microbes.
- Scripting and coding capabilities.
- Experience working with automated liquid handlers and high-throughput systems.
- Knowledge of agricultural application technologies and field performance factors including familiarity of regulatory requirements for biological products.
Additional Information :
Application process
Due to exceptionally high interest in this position applications should 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 in one single file.
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
- Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.
- Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
- Campus environment.
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- The chance to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees.
- 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
Key Skills
- Business Consulting
- Gas Chromatography
- Laboratory Experience
- Analytical Chemistry
- FDA Regulations
- Wet chemistry
- Chromatography
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- GLP
- cGMP
- Organic Chemistry
About Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
