Technical Expert - Ecotoxicologist

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Regardless of your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding an ever-increasing population while taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Technical Expert - Ecotoxicologist to join our dynamic Global Science Delivery team and work within a highly collaborative team of study managers and technical experts. Within the role you will apply your scientific background to provide ecotoxicology data and insights to project teams, and support the registration of sustainable crop protection products. You will drive the design, delivery and interpretation of critical ecotoxicology studies, demonstrating expertise in a range of terrestrial and/or aquatic disciplines, partnering with our strategic global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) network to deliver best-in-class technical inputs and timely delivery of critical endpoints. Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the timely delivery of business-critical data generated at CROs to support the development and registration of new active ingredients and existing products globally.
• Being responsible for protocol design, evaluation of data and reviewing/authorising company reports.
• Elucidating insights from ecotoxicology data and reporting expert conclusions to technical teams.
• Independently providing technical assistance and innovative solutions to facilitate transfer of technical knowledge.
• Utilising your expert knowledge and understanding of ecotoxicology as well as relevant global regulatory guidance documents and their implication to our study designs.

What we are looking for

• Minimum BSc in Biology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Toxicology, or a closely related field.
• Experience conducting ecotoxicology studies under GLP environment.
• Good knowledge of global ecotoxicology data requirements for Plant Protection Products, preferably with an understanding of the current regulatory landscape and new guidance/guideline development.
• Experience of generating key insights from data sets.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team to achieve project goals with strong organisation and time management proficiency.
• Capability of applying analytical thinking to solve problems with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills promptly.
• Experience with Biological plant protection products (microbials, biostimulants, and biocontrols), including qPCR and microbiology methods is highly desirable.

Our site

Jealott's 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. Jealott’s 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.

Additionally, we could consider candidates based at Sao Paulo, Brazil beside Jealott's Hill, UK.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance (depends on the contracting country).
• Flexible working.
• A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• Learning culture and a 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: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

Jealott’s Hill has Disability Confident certification.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott’s 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.