Research Associate - 18046026

Description
 

Research Associate

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, UK

Do you have a degree in Biology, Botany, Biochemistry and some experience working with plants in a greenhouse or glass house?

Are you looking to join a leading agtech company who has excellent company ethos and fantastic management and development structure?

If yes, we are keen to hear from you!

About Syngenta:

Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity's most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture

Role Purpose:

• The Weed Control Research Biology Team contributes to the invention and development of novel herbicidal active ingredients and supports existing herbicidal products by generating high quality biology data.
• The Purpose of the Research Associate is to support Weed Control Research Biology EPS or PPS platforms by spraying, maintaining and/or assessing plants in the glasshouse in order to deliver timely, quality data to herbicide and research projects
• The job holder will work in the EPS or PPS screening operations team within Weed Control and will be required to spray, maintain and access herbicide bioassays in the glasshouse, using established and novel weed screening methods producing biology data and enable project decisions.

Accountabilities:

• Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods.
• Maintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test.
• Accurately assess plants for herbicidal symptomology and activity, validate and enter results into databases.
• Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform all activities in accordance with Syngenta Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Work efficiently in high- throughput team environment.
• Identify any issues, non- conformities and report them.
• Can be involved in training of daily tasks.
• Good work ethics and works consistently in performing role.
• Proactive in identifying problems and assists in solving them.
• Shows initiative to improve WOW's of the screening process.

Role Purpose:

• The Weed Control Research Biology Team contributes to the invention and development of novel herbicidal active ingredients and supports existing herbicidal products by generating high quality biology data.
• The Purpose of the Research Associate is to support Weed Control Research Biology EPS or PPS platforms by spraying, maintaining and/or assessing plants in the glasshouse in order to deliver timely, quality data to herbicide and research projects
• The job holder will work in the EPS or PPS screening operations team within Weed Control and will be required to spray, maintain and access herbicide bioassays in the glasshouse, using established and novel weed screening methods producing biology data and enable project decisions.

Accountabilities:

• Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods.
• Maintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test.
• Accurately assess plants for herbicidal symptomology and activity, validate and enter results into databases.
• Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform all activities in accordance with Syngenta Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Work efficiently in high- throughput team environment.
• Identify any issues, non- conformities and report them.
• Can be involved in training of daily tasks.
• Good work ethics and works consistently in performing role.
• Proactive in identifying problems and assists in solving them.
• Shows initiative to improve WOW's of the screening process.