Research Associate

Research Associate

Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, UK

Do you have a degree in Biology, Botany, Biochemistry and experience working with plants in a greenhouse or glass house?

Are you looking to join a leading agtech company who has excellent company ethos and fantastic management and development structure?

If yes, we are keen to hear from you!

About Syngenta:

Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company; 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

Role Purpose:

The Weed Control Research Biology Team contributes to the invention and development of novel herbicidal active ingredients and supports existing herbicidal products by generating high quality biology data.

The job holder will work in the SPS (Secondary Profiling Screening) operations team within Weed Control and will be required to spray, maintain and access herbicide bioassays in the glasshouse, using established and novel weed screening methods producing biology data and enable project decisions.

Accountabilities:

• Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods.
• Maintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test.
• Accurately assess plants for herbicidal symptomology and activity, validate and enter results into databases.
• Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform all activities in accordance with Syngenta Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Work efficiently in high- throughput team environment.
• Identify any issues, non- conformities and report them.
• Can be involved in training of daily tasks.
• Good work ethics and works consistently in performing role.
• Proactive in identifying problems and assists in solving them.
• Shows initiative to improve WOW’s of the screening process.

Education & Experience

•  BSc. Degree or A levels plus one to two years’ experience in related field preferred Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• General knowledge of plant biology; ideally also with knowledge of weed control and some agronomy.
• Entry level knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Use of Microsoft office programs - Good analytical, organisational and people skills - Be detailed oriented and a good communicator.
• Agility in learning new tasks, self- starter and team player.
• Good self-motivating, self- managing and time management skills Critical success factors and key challenges.
• To quickly become proficient in the tasks and process of herbicide screening.
•  To produce high quality work, i.e., accuracy, consistency, completeness in an efficient manner.
• To develop good working relationships with colleagues 

We at Syngenta will offer:

• Training for the role in a supportive team environment
•  Flexible working patterns to support a laboratory-based role
• Campus environment based at Jealott’s Hill located in the Berkshire countryside between Bracknell and Maidenhead.
• Competitive benefits package, including relocation assistance
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday
• Great opportunities for personal and career development.
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced scientists
• Good onsite facilities including a staff restaurant, a gym and fitness classes.
• A modern, stimulating and dynamic working environment which promotes diversity and inclusion, scientific excellence and collaboration.
• A job and responsibilities with purpose at state-of-the-art facilities within a world class R&D campus site.

Syngenta is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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

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