Seedcare Formulation Chemist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Formulation Chemist to join us and help launch our new formulation plant! This career-building role starts with preparing crucial samples for product registrations. As we grow, you'll scale up operations, introduce new products on cutting-edge manufacturing lines, and become an invaluable resource. You'll provide expert advice, fine-tune processes, and lead new product introductions.

• Manufacture lab-scale formulations and risk assessments (COSHH)
• Conduct physicochemical testing
• Document lab procedures, results, and scale-up data; share regular updates with stakeholders on progress and issues
• Support technical introductions on new manufacturing lines providing HSE, and Technical insights
• Troubleshoot and optimize production processes
• Assist in setting up of at-line laboratory for in process testing

• Chemistry degree or equivalent
• Experience in chemistry within a chemical manufacturing environment
• Lab risk assessment experience (COSHH)
• Formulation experience preferred
• Scale-up or plant production experience a plus
• Strong HSE mindset and formulation science knowledge
• Excellent lab skills and stakeholder communication

Site Details

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• 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