Regulatory Scientist (Technical Expert 2) – Seeds Product Safety

Role Profile
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 regulatory scientist to join our Consumer and Environmental Safety Team.  

This is an entry level professional position with extensive career growth opportunities.  As a Technical Expert 2, you will primarily be responsible for understanding and interpreting the data requirements of human and animal safety assessments for our genetically modified (GM) or genome edited (GE) crop products. You will apply the principles and scientific methodologies of life sciences to conduct literature search and review, conduct bioinformatics analysis for protein allergen and toxin risks, and monitor the conduct of GLP studies for toxicity or whole food feeding in order to deliver reports in compliance with regulatory guidelines and GLP requirements in support of regulatory submissions.   

Accountabilities 

• Demonstrate a good understanding of regulatory guidance and study requirements within human and animal safety assessment, protein allergenicity assessment in particular.
• Conduct systematic literature reviews of databases and the internet for information including but not limited to target gene(s) and their gene products, mode of action, impact on metabolic pathways, history of safe use in food and feed, etc. relevant to the safety assessment on our products. 
• Learn and conduct bioinformatics analysis for protein toxin and allergen risk assessment following internal guidelines.
• Monitor and deliver toxicity and/or animal feeding studies conducted by CROs in compliance with all safety, regulatory and GLP requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in identifying, solving, and managing a variety of technical issues or challenges within responsible areas, and be able to optimize relevant processes to eliminate significant inefficiencies.
• Be able to understand and communicate technical issues with stakeholders and provide expert inputs and/or prepare technical documents in response to questions from regulatory authorities.
• Manage and prioritize multiple project responsibilities within cross functional teams for timely delivery.    
• Work to gain recognition as a subject matter expert internally among cross-function colleagues

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Ability to facilitate constructive discussion and resolution of technical issues.
• Ability to establish oneself as a credible and recognized technical expert internally.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively organize one’s own work, prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective written/verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Critical Knowledge, experience, capabilities and qualifications

• PhD degree with 0-3 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in life sciences such as immunology, toxicology, microbiology, molecular biology or biochemistry is required.
• Deep understanding of factors from food and feed that may attribute to adverse effects on human and animal health (i.e. toxicity, food allergy and nutrition).
• Demonstrated proficiency of designing, conducting, interpreting and reporting scientific studies.  
• Demonstrated proficiency of scouting, reviewing, categorizing, and summarizing scientific literature to address a technical question is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the safety assessment paradigm for genetically modified or genome editing crops is a plus
• Additional knowledge and experiences in bioinformatics analysis for protein toxicity or allergen is a plus. 

Additional information

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Travel Requirements: some domestic and rarely international travel required (≤ 5%)
• An opportunity to work for a Top Employer as identified by the Science Careers Top Employer Survey
• Hybrid work model with optional 2-days working from home is available as well as an open vacation policy with up to 30 paid vacation days per calendar year.
   

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

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.

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About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 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. 

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking a Regulatory Scientist (Technical Expert 2) – Seeds Product Safety for the Seeds Product Safety team in Durham, North Carolina.