Synthetic Organic Chemist

As a Synthetic Organic Chemist in Syngenta’s Product Safety group, you will provide technical expertise for the invention and development of new synthetic routes for lead molecules and metabolites to support the development and registration of crop protection chemical products globally.  You will have on-the-job learning opportunities to develop expertise in different areas of organic chemistry including photocatalysis, electroorganic synthesis, and biocatalysis.  This role offers excellent opportunities to develop and expand your technical depth, breath, and impact via cross industry and academic research collaborations. 

In this role, you will:

• Independently investigate and conduct research into new synthetic routes of complex molecules entering the development pipeline using state-of-the-art methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with teams from discovery and process chemistry for route scoping and development.
• Be responsible for developing and optimizing scalable synthetic routes that are amenable for the preparation of 14C-labeled standards of lead molecules and metabolites required to support global product registration.
• Deliver projects in a timely manner to support the pipeline and re-registration portfolios.
• Have the opportunity to present research both internally and externally and publish your work in peer reviewed journals.
• Interact with cross-functional R&D teams to offer technical solutions and consultation for elucidation of metabolic pathways of molecules in various living systems. 

Please note that this position is 100% onsite in Greensboro, NC

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.  

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.  

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

• Ph.D. with 0-3 years of academic or industrial postdoctoral experience in synthetic organic chemistry with an emphasis on reaction methodology development/process research, physical organic chemistry, and/or total synthesis of complex natural products.
• Have scientific creativity, deep subject matter expertise in synthetic organic chemistry coupled with a sound knowledge of mechanistic and physical organic chemistry principles, and ability to design and execute experiments independently.
• Experience in analysis of compounds using TLC and analytical instrumentations like GCMS and/or LCMS.
• Excellent laboratory skills in purification of compounds using different chromatographic methods, recrystallization, and/or distillation.
• Have sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of laboratory safety and industrial hygiene.
• Experience in carbon-14 synthesis preferred but not required.
• Aptitude with electronic word processing, spreadsheet and presentation systems, as well as comfort in using electronic systems and databases is desirable.

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.