Scientific Specialist – Fungicide Bioscience (Mode of Resistance)

Your responsibilities:

• Independently execute series of mutagenesis / genetic validation tasks in support of projects, and take part in routine Resistance Risk screens delivering key inputs to Fungicide projects
• Actively shape novel experimental programs and contribute to method development for automation 
• Support the characterization of resistance mechanisms through a wide range of approaches covering phenotyping (cell biology/confocal imaging, plant pathology and sensitivity testing), protein science (cell fractionation, enzymology, western blots, affinity purification), and molecular biology (molecular cloning and transformation, (RT)qPCR, NGS and amplicon seq analysis).
• Follow biosafety/HSE regulations, as well as Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) in every experiment. Pro-actively update existing ones and create novel ones when required.
• Contribute to laboratory operational excellence: supervise the maintenance of a range of equipment and facilities and contribute to the scouting, ordering and implementation of new equipment in consultation with the team and line manager.
• Document and analyze experimental results, generate reports and presentations and propose appropriate follow up actions. 
• Develop and expand knowledge of own scientific discipline through appropriate reading and attendance at courses and external meetings.
 

What we are looking for:
 
• A highly motivated and science-driven scientist with a master’s degree in relevant area of science (e.g. Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology)
• Some years of practical experience with microbes (sterile handling and production), mutagenesis approaches, protein techniques (protein extraction, immunoprecipitation, western blot) and molecular biology techniques (cloning, sequencing, qPCR and transformation), experience in the private sector is a plus.
• Familiar with SOPs and Biosafety regulations 
• Basic skills and proven interest in programming and automation (image analysis, robotics) are a plus
• Good working practices, reliable: excellent tractability, full compliance with safety rules. Proved accountability in lab work requiring GLP or complex processes
• A team player, able to technically support other research scientists in the frame of multiple projects and to work in good synergy
• Actively reporting (orally) / frequently updating 
• Flexibility to adjust workload to unexpected requirements.
• Fluent in English

What we offer:

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment 
• A superb working environment at our Global Research Center in Stein with well-equipped laboratories with an open culture and diverse workforce
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals. 

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.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) – 18048457

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