GLP Laboratory Scientist

Are you ready to take the next step in your scientific career?  If so, Syngenta can help you make it.

We are currently recruiting for a GLP Laboratory Scientist to work in our Process Hazards Section lab based in Huddersfield. Your primary responsibilities will be ensuring the reliable and timely generation of process safety data (particularly flammability and thermal stability) according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), in order to support Syngenta’s regulatory submissions worldwide. You will also support the Regulatory Manager in maintaining and operating our quality management systems to maintain our MHRA accreditation.

You will be part of a diverse, global team carrying out business-critical work, with opportunities to further grow and develop your career with us. We are a group of technical Specialists in process safety, whose responsibilities include the generation of all types of process safety data with state-of-the-art equipment to support Syngenta’s operations across the globe.

Specific prior knowledge of process safety measurements and data is not necessary, as you will be joining a group of globally recognised technical experts that will support your development in this area.  What we do require from you is:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• The ability to work relatively independently in a lab environment with high standards of HSE.
• Experience of working in a laboratory to Quality Management Systems (GLP or ISO).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A scientific curiosity to learn new techniques, explore new innovations and their application to solve problems in projects.

Whilst this role offers a competitive base pay, at Syngenta we value total reward which includes the benefits we offer to our employees. We support well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, discretionary bonus scheme, competitive pension scheme, private medical insurance and employee assistance programme.

• Positive cultural environment.
• Up to 31.5 days holiday.
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees.
• Based on site in Huddersfield, but interacting with partners globally.
• Full time.
• Permanent

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

Please apply with your full CV and a motivation cover letter

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