Mechanistic Toxicologist at Syngenta Group

Bracknell, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanistic toxicology, Translational biology, Data analysis, Scientific decision-making, Technical leadership, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Project management, Regulatory knowledge, Predictive toxicology, Mammalian biology, Scientific advocacy, Strategic foresight, Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Industry

Farming

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. Job Description Our Product Safety team is seeking a Mechanistic Toxicologist to be a technical expert in mechanistic biology or translational sciences within toxicology. Working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will apply your technical expertise to help invent new crop protection active ingredients. Key responsibilities will include: Contributing to the predictive and mechanistic toxicology expertise within Product Safety by providing expert knowledge in mammalian mechanistic biology or translational sciences. Delivering analyses of varied datasets to support the research and development of new Syngenta active ingredients, effectively presenting results, interpretations, and recommendations. Contributing to the design and management of mechanistic toxicology studies at contract research organisations (CROs), ensuring data quality supports Syngenta research and business decisions. Advancing scientific advocacy and strategic foresight by engaging in external activities and monitoring emerging toxicological and regulatory queries. Influencing the development of technical strategies and new approach methods to support research projects. Qualifications What we are looking for Educated to PhD and preferably with post-graduate experience in applied mechanistic, translational biology or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience in complex data analysis and its application to scientific decision-making. Ability to deliver technical leadership in defined scientific areas within a multi-disciplinary team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly develop robust networks and collaborative relationships across a global organisation. Proven ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and skills, combined with a collaborative mindset and high attention to detail. 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.

Responsibilities

The Mechanistic Toxicologist will provide expert knowledge in mammalian mechanistic biology to support the research and development of new crop protection active ingredients. They will also design and manage mechanistic toxicology studies at contract research organizations while influencing technical strategies and new approach methods.