Technician Bioprocess Development

Syngenta Group
Bracknell
2 weeks ago
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Technician to join our Bioprocess Development team to focus on the development and application of modern biotechnology processes for the production of next generation crop protection products. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing robust innovative bioprocess concepts for portfolio projects.
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensure lab conforms to all Syngenta HSE principles and standards.
  • Preparing technical reports presenting findings within project teams and being an active communicator within the wider Syngenta scientific community.


Qualifications :

What we are looking for

  • Strong technical knowledge of microbial fermentation.
  • BSc/MSc or solid practical experience in Fermentation Development within R&D in an industrial/academic setting.
  • Having a proactive approach to developing digital skills including working with complex datasets and adopting new technologies.
  • Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively to implement solutions.
  • Experience in process development and scaleup of biotechnological processes is desirable.


Additional Information :

Our site

Jealotts Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semirural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealotts 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.
  • Large campus environment with good employee facilities including a site restaurant gym a variety of fitness classes employee allotments allweather pitch and sports field.
  • A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
  • The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
  • Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employerand 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:Hill has Disability Confident certification.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealotts 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.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Fulltime


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