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Principal Scientist - Fermentation

Bracknell
8 months ago
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Job Title: Principal Scientist - Fermentation - Global Agrochemical Company

Contract: 12 months

Location: Bracknell, Jealott's Hill

Salary: £32.85 per hour

SRG are working with a global Agrochemical company that are seeking a Principal Scientist - Fermentation to join their busy team. They are looking for an experienced candidate with at least 6 years industrial experience.

Biological based technologies are expected to deliver a significant contribution to the future of agriculture alongside conventional technologies. Microbials and biomolecules will play a pivotal role in the development of these novel biological products for growers. Our team, which is made up of talented scientists from both industry and academia requires a new position within our Microbial Bioprocessing team. The role will focus on the development and application of modern fermentation processes for the production of next generation crop protection products.

Job Responsibilities:

Have extensive technical knowledge of microbial fermentation technology
Develop robust, innovative microbial fermentation processes
Be accountable for scientific leadership and troubleshooting of technical plans and operations within the team
Provide expert knowledge and mentor other scientists
Have a keen and enquiring mindset, with ability to problem solve and work collaboratively to implement solutions
Set standards for quality of scientific reporting and data management
Prepare technical reports, present findings within project teams and be an active communicator within the wider Syngenta scientific community

Essential Requirements:

BSc/MSc or PhD plus at least 6 years practical experience in fermentation science
Experience in fermentation development and scale-up of microbial processes
Experience working in cross functional projects is desirable
Track record in leading other fermentation scientists an advantage

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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