We have an exciting opportunity for a Formulation Chemist to join us to support our formulation plant! This career-building role includes elements of preparing samples for product registrations, troubleshooting quality issues with the manufacture of established products and contributing to Continuous Improvement projects. You'll provide expert advice, fine-tune processes, and support new product introductions by developing networks and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Manufacture lab-scale formulations and risk assessments (COSHH)
- Conduct physicochemical testing
- Document lab procedures, results, and scale-up data; share regular updates with stakeholders on progress and issues
- Support technical introductions on manufacturing lines providing HSE, and Technical insights
- Troubleshoot and optimize production processes
Company Description
Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. 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. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
Qualifications
- Chemistry degree or equivalent
- Experience in chemistry within a chemical manufacturing environment
- Lab risk assessment experience (COSHH)
- Formulation experience preferred
- Scale-up or plant production experience a plus
- Strong HSE mindset and formulation science knowledge
- Excellent lab skills and stakeholder communication
Additional Information
Site Details
Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.
At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.
What we offer
- 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.
- 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: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion
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