About Us
At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Crop Protection 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 currently seeking a Technical Expert/Toxicologist to join our Human Safety Team in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Role Purpose:
This is a professional position with extensive career growth opportunities.
As a scientist and technical expert in the team, you will primarily be responsible for understanding and interpreting the toxicology data requirements for crop protection products. You will apply the principles and scientific methodologies of toxicology to design toxicity studies, monitor the study conduct, and interpret/review study results to prepare study reports in compliance with regulatory guidelines and GLP requirements in support of regulatory submissions
Accountabilities
Provide technical expertise in toxicology to support Crop Protection chemical research, product development, and maintenance of current registrations.
Use both existing regulatory guideline studies and novel approaches to assess the potential toxicity of new and existing Syngenta active ingredients.
Independently apply your knowledge and experiences to plan, design, coordinate, monitor, interpret, and report toxicity studies conducted by CROs in compliance with all safety, regulatory and GLP requirements. This will be done by liaising directly with staff in Toxicology, part of the overall Human Safety Team (e.g., subject matter experts and committees) as well as other functions such as Global and Regional Registrations and business teams.
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 complex technical issues with stakeholders and provide expert inputs and/or prepare technical documents in response to questions from regulatory authorities.
Manage discrete projects in toxicology relating to Syngenta products including data generation, reviews of existing data, assessment of risk assessment endpoints and classification requirements, literature reviews and providing technical recommendations to project teams. Ensures projects are properly specified, reviewed, and delivered on time and meet stakeholder needs.
Work to be recognized as a subject matter expert internally among cross-function colleagues and externally within industry and scientific forums/societies
Qualifications
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
An advanced degree in toxicology, biological sciences, or related field with relevant academic or industry experience
Ability to efficiently and effectively organize one’s own work, prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation
Experience in making interpretations of complex datasets, individual studies and/or across a toxicological database.
Experience or strong understanding of the purpose and conduct of toxicology studies in the context of risk assessment, including key study endpoints
Effective written/verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills with attention to details
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Applicants with BS or MS degrees and commensurate experience will be considered. Work level will be adjusted based on education and experience.
Effective written/verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to details
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Additional Information
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, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, and 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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Company Description
About Syngenta
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.
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