Job Description

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.


Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Regardless of your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding an ever-increasing population while taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Research Biologist

to join our Weed Control Research Biology Team, which contributes to the invention and development of novel herbicidal active ingredients and supports existing herbicidal products by generating high quality biological data. As part of Trialling Operations team within Technical Support - Weed Control you will support Weed Control Research Biology by managing herbicide bioassays in the glasshouse environment, including spraying and maintaining plants on the Secondary Profiling Screen (SPS) platform in order to deliver timely, quality data to herbicide research projects using established and novel screening methods. Key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods. Maintaining plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test. Performing all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy. Accurately keeping records and databases current. Showing initiative to improve WOWs of the screening platform. Delivering precise, accurate, and efficient work within a fast-paced team environment. Demonstrating strong work ethic and consistency. Contributing to team development through training support and problem-solving initiatives.

Qualifications

What we are looking for?

BSc Degree or A levels plus experience in a related field preferred. 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. Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills. Self-motivated team player with agile learning capabilities and effective time management skills.

Additional Information

Our site

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott's Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.

What we offer

Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. Up to 31.5 days annual holiday. Campus environment. We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment. The chance to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees. A vibrant growth and learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.


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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

Jealott's Hill has Disability Confident certification.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott's Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.