JUMP TO CONTENT

Regulatory Scientist - Bioinformatics & Allergy

  1. Product Safety
  2. Durham, NC
  3. Syngenta Seeds

Job description

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

Syngenta’s Seeds Product Safety group is committed to applying world-class science and winning innovation to offer farmers safe, cost-effective solutions that address the demands of a rapidly changing world. We are looking for a scientist with knowledge and experience(s) in immunology and/or toxicology to join our Consumer and Environmental Safety Team.

As a Regulatory Scientist in the Team, you will analyze and assess potential allergenicity, toxicity and anti-nutritional effects of our genetically modified crop products in support of safety assessments conducted for regulatory submissions and acceptance.

Accountabilities:

  • Decide the appropriate methodologies (analytical or predictive) in the conduct of assessments of toxin, allergen, or anti-nutritional potential in biotech crop products.
  • Prepare and/review safety assessment studies or analyses including protocols, raw data, results, SOPs, etc., and be able to interpret data and draw scientifically sound conclusions from complex studies.
  • Independently and timely manage high quality delivery of safety assessment studies or analyses in compliance with all safety, regulatory and GLP requirements that requires collaborations with internal and/or external stakeholders.
  • Lead projects and/or represent Seeds Product Safety in multi-disciplinary regional or global product development teams, providing key inputs and technical advice into the development of regulatory and safety strategies.
  • Provide input to responses to questions from regulatory authorities within specialized field and represent Syngenta in discussions related to the safety of our products with regulatory authorities.
  • Play an active role in identifying, solving, and managing a variety of technical issues or challenges.
  • Continue to develop and maintain expertise in the areas of allergenicity, toxicity and nutrition.

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States


Qualifications

Required:

  • PhD in immunology, toxicology, or related field is required.
  • At least 8 years professional experience in a field relevant to safety assessment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the above scientific fields and a proven track record of solving difficult and complex technical problems is required.
  • Expertise in allergenicity assessment or predictive toxicology is highly desirable.
  • Proficient skills and experience with bioinformatic analysis coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the individual’s field of expertise such as immunology or toxicology.

Desired:

  • Experience of using bioinformatical modeling to predict protein-protein interaction.
  • Industry experience as a study director or study monitor of GLP studies is desirable.
  • Knowledge in statistics or biostatistics or equivalent experience in statistical analysis is a plus. 

Additional Information

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.

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.

WL: 4A

#LI-Hybrid  #LI-DO1

image cover
List #1

Articles you might be interested in

A picture of the networking event
An innovation summit in Tel Aviv addresses farming’s global challenges

Teaser

News

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/18/2022

Summary

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of Syngenta Group’s approach to global agriculture. Driven by that spirit, the company recently convened “Innovating Together” in Tel Aviv, a three-day co

Teaser

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of Syngenta Group’s approach to global agriculture. Driven by that spirit, the company recently convened “Innovating Together” in Tel Aviv, a three-day conference with Israeli innovators and research scientists to exchange insights into ways advanced agriculture can address the global food crisis and climate change.

Read more
My Garden: The grand finale

Teaser

Stories

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/15/2022

Summary

The My Garden project started by our Syngenta Group Ambassador comes to its grand finale, with a group of friends enjoying Aleksander’s fresh produce. Over the past few months our Syngenta Group Amba

Teaser

The My Garden project started by our Syngenta Group Ambassador comes to its grand finale, with a group of friends enjoying Aleksander’s fresh produce.

Read more
Tackling the food and climate crises with regenerative agriculture

Teaser

News

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/14/2022

Summary

By Syngenta Group News Service May 2022 Syngenta Group CEO Erik Fyrwald calls for wider science-based dialogue on transforming agriculture. In a recent interview with Switzerland’s NZZ am Sonntag, our

Teaser

Syngenta Group CEO Erik Fyrwald calls for wider science-based dialogue on transforming agriculture.

Read more
Syngenta presents Interra® Scan: high-resolution soil mapping for better soil health

Teaser

News

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/13/2022

Summary

Licensing agreement with HL Hutchinsons (HLH) signed to supply farmers with precision soil analysis service Interra® Scan offers one of the world’s highest resolution soil mapping services to optimiz

Teaser

Syngenta has signed a licensing agreement with UK based HL Hutchinsons (HLH) to supply agronomists and farmers with an advanced soil mapping and sampling service initially in continental and Eastern Europe.

Read more
A man and a women standing in a field
Partnering for impact

Teaser

News

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

07/04/2022

Summary

Syngenta Group is committed to building on our rich network of strategic sustainability partnerships with academic institutions, the food value chain, agricultural businesses and farmers to increase t

Teaser

Syngenta Group is committed to building on our rich network of strategic sustainability partnerships with academic institutions, the food value chain, agricultural businesses and farmers to increase the impact we can make together. We believe that no one business or organization can do enough alone and strongly support Sustainable Development Goal 17, which promotes partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society.

Read more

  1. Durham, NC

Browse Jobs