Genetic Toxicologist

Company Description

About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Job Description

At Syngenta, we help farmers grow productively while protecting the planet. Our Product Safety team at Jealott's Hill is seeking a Genetic Toxicologist to join a world-class scientific community. This is an opportunity to apply — and actively develop — your expertise in a role that directly supports the invention and registration of sustainable crop protection solutions.

Accountabilities

• Design, manage, and interpret genetic toxicology studies at contract research organisations, delivering high-quality data to support active ingredient development and registration
• Analyse complex datasets and present findings, interpretations, and recommendations to expert and non-expert stakeholders
• Contribute specialist expertise across Product Safety and multi-disciplinary project teams
• Support scientific advocacy and foresight on emerging regulatory and toxicological issues
• Explore new approach methods (NAMs) and technical strategies to advance the science

Qualifications

Required

• Degree in life sciences, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, or a related field — PhD preferred
• Genuine interest in developing expertise in genetic toxicology
• Strong analytical skills with experience applying complex data to decision making
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and work with high attention to detail

Desired

• Experience or knowledge of genetic toxicology, error-corrected next generation sequencing (ecNGS), or new approach methods
• Track record of external scientific engagement such as publications, conferences, or regulatory contributions

Additional Information

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

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• 36-hour working week

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. 

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