Analytical Scientist

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Research Chemistry Team is seeking an Analytical Scientist in Greensboro, NC. This role will support Product Chemistry Formulation (PCF) projects to enable product registrations in countries outside of North America.

The Analytical Scientist will perform a wide variety of physical properties analyses (e.g. wet chemistry) on chemical pesticides and biological pesticides, using internationally recognized physical test methods (e.g. CIPAC, ASTM, etc.). This role also includes chromatographic analyses for active ingredient content (gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography).

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating fully GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) compliant raw data, protocols and reports, for submission to regulatory authorities as part of new product development projects, regulatory data call-ins, etc. This role is expected to work independently on daily tasks, while contributing to the delivery of each project as part of a highly collaborative team environment.

Accountabilities

• Perform physical properties testing and active ingredient content analysis of formulated products accurately, with minimal supervision.
• Strictly adhere to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) regulatory standards independently, throughout all lab related activities.
• Develop expertise in a wide variety of internationally recognized analytical methods (e.g. CIPAC methods, etc.), strictly adhering to these methodologies.
• Organize raw data into GLP compliant raw data packets / dossiers and generate high-quality study reports.
• Develop proficiency with computer/software platforms such as Microsoft Office software, Chromeleon chromatography software, StarLims, and various other internal platforms.
• Ensure effective problem solving and independent follow-up when unexpected situations arise during testing (e.g. unanticipated test results, etc.).
• Provide consistent, proactive and effective communication within the team, with project stakeholders, data requestors, etc.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or another related field is required.
• A minimum of 1-3 years' laboratory experience is required with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other related field.
• Chromatography experience (i.e. HPLC and GC) is preferred.
• Physical properties testing experience (i.e. wet chemistry) is preferred.
• Deliver high quality analytical data on-time, data interpretation and problem solving for product development projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with department members, internal regulatory customers, and project stakeholders to present data, outline challenges and propose solutions.
• Ability to critically inspect and proofread their own data and documents, and those of their colleagues, to proactively find and correct any issues.
• Multi-tasking is required, as activities and testing can vary from day-to-day, depending on project scope.

Desired

• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Adapt quickly to new tasks and changing priorities, as business needs require.
• Resolve issues proactively by identifying challenges early and implementing timely solutions.
• Execute assigned work independently while collaborating effectively within a flexible, team-based environment.
• Train and guide contractor work activities, as needed, to support project execution.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental \& Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing \& Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=OVCN_51GbNI

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.

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