Research Biologist

Research Biologist Hill

Syngenta Crop Protection
Full Time Hill 30388 - 39047 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Company Description


Syngenta is a leading agrochemicals company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 100 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us now and help shape the future of agriculture.


Job Description


Due to expansion, we are looking for a Biologist to join our Research Biology team, you will work with the Platform Lead to support the Herbicide Resistance Team in developing an industry-leading herbicide resistance research platform.

Having a well organised and collaborative attitude you will help deliver high-quality biological materials in a timely manner. Your organisation skills will help when you assist plant production to generate material for GH spray tests and liaise with the Horticultural Operations Team to ensure all dates are planned and plant quality is achieved. The aim is to deliver good quality plant units for Resistance spray tests.

The position supports the Platform Lead with seed purification and bulking activities internally and in collaboration with external partners. This will be essential for generating and maintaining populations for supporting the research conducted by the Herbicide Resistance team.

To succeed in this position, you will thrive in an environment that is customer focused, you will be a team player and you will be highly organised. The work will involve working in glasshouse and occasionally in the lab. You will be expected to become familiar with and use company databases (BioME) and analytics platforms (Spotfire) in order to store, retrieve and share data to different stakeholders


Qualifications


Education & Experience

  • B.Sc. degree or equivalent experience gained in a related field preferred
  • Demonstrates expertise and knowledge relating to the resistance research platform
  • Expierence working with plants within a research context, with a knoweldege of germination and seed viability tests
  • Degree level or extensive experience using molecular genetic workflows (Desirable)

Additional Information


In return for your skills and knowledge Syngenta will offer:

  • Competitive benefits package including opportunities for flexible working.
  • Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
  • Interaction with external researchers and opportunities to represent Syngenta in research networks, collaborations and conferences.
  • Good onsite facilities including a staff restaurant, a gym and fitness classes.
  • Campus environment based at Jealott’s Hill located in the Berkshire countryside between Bracknell and Maidenhead.
  • Great opportunities for personal and career development.
  • A modern, stimulating and dynamic working environment which promotes diversity and inclusion, scientific excellence and collaboration.
  • A job and responsibilities with purpose at state-of-the-art facilities within a world class R&D campus site.

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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Research Biologist
Syngenta Crop Protection

www.syngenta.com
Basel, Switzerland
Erik Fyrwald
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Crop Production
2000
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