At a Glance
- Tasks: Support lab operations and enhance automation for polymorph screening.
- Company: Join a leading research centre focused on innovative science.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Dive into cutting-edge research and make a real impact in science.
- Qualifications: Degree in physical science and practical lab experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Particle Scientist – Particle Science Group
We have an exciting opportunity for a Particle Scientist to join our Particle Science Group, the heart of our solid‑state laboratory team.
The role supports day‑to‑day lab operations and drives improvements to our polymorph screening automation robots while working collaboratively on business‑specific and long‑term strategic research.
Responsibilities
- Support day‑to‑day operations of the solid‑state laboratory team.
- Maintain and develop polymorph screening automation capabilities.
- Conduct analytical characterisation to support polymorphism and crystallisation science.
- Collaborate closely with formulation and process chemists to characterise and understand the physical form of active ingredients.
- Apply scientific curiosity to learn new techniques and explore innovations.
Qualifications
- A degree in a physical science discipline (e. g., chemistry, physics, materials science), chemical/process engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Practical laboratory experience with proven automation capability or a strong commitment to developing automation, especially in maintaining, troubleshooting and improving robotic systems used for polymorph screening.
- Scientific curiosity to learn new techniques, explore innovations and apply them to solve real project challenges.
- Knowledge of solid‑state science (e. g., polymorphism, crystallisation) and/or experience with analytical characterisation techniques (e. g., XRPD, DSC, TGA) is a strong advantage.
- A drive for practical problem‑solving with the ability and desire to contribute to both process and product development.
- Proactivity and ability to manage and prioritise multiple lab tasks simultaneously.
- Location
Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre UK, situated between Bracknell and Maidenhead.
The site hosts approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff and focuses on discovery of new active ingredients, formulation technologies, product safety, and technical support.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practice for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to accessibility and support reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.
Jealott’s Hill has Disability Confident certification.
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