Syngenta
Residue Analytical Chemist
Syngenta, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Company Description
As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
Job Description
About this Job:Laboratory-based role on of the Exposure Analytics Team within the North American Dietary and Environmental Exposure Science Platform.Develop fit-for-purpose trace residue methods in various crop, livestock and environmental matrices for multiple target analytes.Maintain and continually develop a high-level of technical and theoretical expertise in LC-MS/MS and sample processing technologiesServe as an expert in separation science and chromatography.Provide technical support and guidance to exposure analytics colleagues to overcome technical challenges and meet team deliverables.Understand and ensure methodologies meet the required Regulatory guidance and are reported.Work closely with analytical study monitors and field study managers to ensure successful method transfers and troubleshoot technical developments.Understand the analytical capabilities and capacity at CRO partners.Participate in regional project teams as an analytical expert.Identify and lead opportunities for innovation with analytical, extraction and sample processing technologies.Work collaboratively to identify and implement opportunities for improvement to maximize efficiency and team effectiveness across NA Exposure Science.
Qualifications
Degree in Analytical Chemistry or other focused analytical disciplineExpertise in the development of trace analytical methods using LC-MS/MS and sample preparation technologies.Outstanding theoretical and experimental background in chromatography and separation scienceDemonstrated experience overcoming complex analytical challengesExcellent communication skills and partnering, with the ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teamsAbility to deliver priorities to ensure project timelines are met, with flexibility to transition as needs changePositive solution-focused approach to finding the best path forwardAbility to work independently to manage assigned workload, while being an effective team contributor, coach and mentorExcellent documentation and organizational skillsAptitude with electronic tools for reporting and processing data as well as comfort with data acquisition systemsThe successful applicant must be able to demonstrate that they areeligibleto live and carry out the particular role in the USA
Preferred Requirements
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or other focused analytical disciplinePrevious experience developing and validating trace residue methods supporting agrochemical Regulatory submissionsStrong publication record demonstrating the ability to resolve complex technical challenges and develop innovative approaches to solving problemsExperience in coordinating and directing work being conducted at external contract research organizationsFamiliarity with ELN and LIMS for documenting and managing data, as well as tools for automating reportingInterest in publishing and presenting scientific work at conferences and other external organizations.Applied knowledge in Lean or other continuous improvement methodologiesExperience working in a GLP environment
Employee may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.
What We Offer:
A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needsFull Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings ContributionPaid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits
Additional Information
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.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)
(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)
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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
Job Description
About this Job:Laboratory-based role on of the Exposure Analytics Team within the North American Dietary and Environmental Exposure Science Platform.Develop fit-for-purpose trace residue methods in various crop, livestock and environmental matrices for multiple target analytes.Maintain and continually develop a high-level of technical and theoretical expertise in LC-MS/MS and sample processing technologiesServe as an expert in separation science and chromatography.Provide technical support and guidance to exposure analytics colleagues to overcome technical challenges and meet team deliverables.Understand and ensure methodologies meet the required Regulatory guidance and are reported.Work closely with analytical study monitors and field study managers to ensure successful method transfers and troubleshoot technical developments.Understand the analytical capabilities and capacity at CRO partners.Participate in regional project teams as an analytical expert.Identify and lead opportunities for innovation with analytical, extraction and sample processing technologies.Work collaboratively to identify and implement opportunities for improvement to maximize efficiency and team effectiveness across NA Exposure Science.
Qualifications
Degree in Analytical Chemistry or other focused analytical disciplineExpertise in the development of trace analytical methods using LC-MS/MS and sample preparation technologies.Outstanding theoretical and experimental background in chromatography and separation scienceDemonstrated experience overcoming complex analytical challengesExcellent communication skills and partnering, with the ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teamsAbility to deliver priorities to ensure project timelines are met, with flexibility to transition as needs changePositive solution-focused approach to finding the best path forwardAbility to work independently to manage assigned workload, while being an effective team contributor, coach and mentorExcellent documentation and organizational skillsAptitude with electronic tools for reporting and processing data as well as comfort with data acquisition systemsThe successful applicant must be able to demonstrate that they areeligibleto live and carry out the particular role in the USA
Preferred Requirements
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or other focused analytical disciplinePrevious experience developing and validating trace residue methods supporting agrochemical Regulatory submissionsStrong publication record demonstrating the ability to resolve complex technical challenges and develop innovative approaches to solving problemsExperience in coordinating and directing work being conducted at external contract research organizationsFamiliarity with ELN and LIMS for documenting and managing data, as well as tools for automating reportingInterest in publishing and presenting scientific work at conferences and other external organizations.Applied knowledge in Lean or other continuous improvement methodologiesExperience working in a GLP environment
Employee may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.
What We Offer:
A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needsFull Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings ContributionPaid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits
Additional Information
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.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)
(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)
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