Exposure Modeling Expert

Syngenta is seeking an Environmental Fate and Exposure Modeler to work within a diverse interdisciplinary North America Exposure team that provides exposure technical inputs for new active ingredient development and support for registered active ingredients. You will be developing the science strategy to meet the techno-regulatory requirements to build and ensure best in class submission packages to support the maintenance, re-registration and development of crop protection products for Syngenta in Canada and United States. The primary responsibilities of this position are to:

• Provide technical inputs into the environmental fate exposure strategy for the development and registration of new active ingredients/products and maintenance of registered active ingredients/products within North America
• Conduct quantitative environmental exposure modeling for agrochemicals in North America and provide technical advice to support new and existing registrations of Syngenta products
• Provide strategic and exposure modelling support for endangered species risk assessments of pesticide active ingredients
• Work closely with regulatory (regional and global), product safety and other functional teams to contribute to risk assessments for regulatory submissions and to develop and optimize scientific capabilities
• Support water issues management and projects involving off-target movement (i.e., runoff, drift and flux)
• Participate in the development of methodologies, data, and studies specific to Syngenta products

In addition, the individual will have opportunities to interact with regulatory authorities and develop professionally/advance career via technical and leadership pathways, represent Syngenta via professional organizations/workshops and industry-wide task forces and publish/present research.

• Master of Science with at least 5 years or Ph.D. with at least 3 years of experience in a field related to environmental science, soil science, soil physics, environmental or agricultural engineering, environmental chemistry, risk assessments
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the following areas: e fate modelling for FIFRA, statistical procedures used in environmental sciences, programming, and regulatory models used in environmental risk assessments
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience preparing and presenting technical information
• Ability to plan, organize, adapt, and develop technical skills in disciplines beyond core area of expertise
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously while delivering business priorities and ensuring project timelines are met, with the flexibility to transition as needs change
• Aptitude to synthesize regulatory policies and risk assessment to develop and execute strategies relevant for Syngenta product registration          

Desired Experience and Background

• Ph.D. or Masters in a field related to environmental science
• Experience with and understanding of the environmental fate inputs of FIFRA-related Risk Assessments and Endangered Species Assessments
• Experience with off-target movement, including drift and field flux modeling
• Experience in model development, programming, mathematical modelling interpretation of model output
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical challenges and develop innovative approaches to solving problems
• Ability to provide leadership in a cross-disciplinary team
• Background and understanding of the Agrochemical Industry
• Previous involvement working with Regulatory Agencies
• Background with ArcGIS suite of applications and extensions

Additional Information

• Full time / Permanent Position Location: Greensboro, NC
• Travel: 5%
• Relocation support is available
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S

• What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, 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
• Relocation Provided

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