Synthetic Organic Chemist
- Product Safety
- Greensboro, NC
- Syngenta Crop Protection
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Role purpose / Accountabilities
As a Synthetic Organic Chemist in Syngenta’s Product Safety group, you will provide technical expertise for invention and development of new synthetic routes for lead molecules and metabolites in pipeline to support the development of crop protection chemical products.
You will:
- 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.
- Develop and optimize scalable synthetic routes that are amenable for the preparation of 14C-labeled standards of lead molecules and metabolites required to support global product registration.
- Excellent opportunities to develop and expand technical depth, breath, and impact via academic research collaborations.
- Present research both internally and externally and publish work in peer reviewed journals.
- On-the-job learning opportunities available to develop expertise in different areas of organic chemistry including photoredox-catalysis, electroorganic synthesis and biotransformations and serve as a key contributor.
- Interact with cross-functional teams to offer technical solutions and consultation for elucidation of metabolic pathways of molecules in various living systems.
- Ph.D. with 0-8 years of industrial (or academic) 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.
- Sound experience in analysis of compounds using TLC and analytical instrumentations like GCMS and LCMS.
- Excellent laboratory skills in purification of compounds using different chromatographic methods, recrystallization, and distillation.
- Have a sound knowledge of mechanistic and physical organic chemistry principles.
- Sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of laboratory safety and industrial hygiene
- Experience in carbon-14 synthesis preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to root-cause and resolve technically challenging problems.
- Work independently to manage timelines and deliver results, while being an effective team contributor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
- Aptitude with electronic word processing, spreadsheet and presentation systems, as well as comfort in using electronic systems and databases.
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 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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