Cell Biology Technical Specialist

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Job description

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources more sustainably. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.Syngenta Crop Protection is looking for a scientist with a sound knowledge of cell-based assays to work within the Insecticide Bioscience Group. Confident to work independently, you will design, develop and run novel biochemical and cell-based assays to provide mode of action information on potential new insecticides. In addition, you will exercise problem-solving skills when issues arise with the assays and investigate, identify and implement the best solutions. Working in a culture of constant improvement, you'll be encouraged to develop further - expanding the knowledge of your own and other disciplines, as you look to develop new assay procedures and methodologies in support of insecticide projects.To succeed in this role, you will have a degree (or equivalent) preferably in Biochemistry or a Biological Science together with some hands-on experience. Applicants may have an MSc/PhD in a relevant subject. You also will have practical experience of developing cell-based assays and experience of mammalian and/or insect cell culture techniques.Experience of high-throughput screening, the use of FLIPR instrumentation and working in 384 microtitre plates would be an advantage, as would experience of High-Content Screening and the use of Opera instrumentation. Having the ability to work well within interdisciplinary teams you will also have the following skills:Good planning and organisation skills.Results focused and rigorous approach to experimentation.Excellent attention to detail.Good communication skills, displaying the ability to relate information to different audiencesRequires in-depth knowledge/experience to respond to non-routine situations and to choose the best solution or approach from a range of options, with the ability to consider the short term implications of each.Syngenta will offer:Good onsite facilities, including a gym, various sports and staff restaurantCollaborative working environment with an opportunity to work with experienced and well qualified scientistsCompetitive salary and benefitsUp to 31.5 days holiday per yearInterviews are planned in September therefore we recommend you do not delay your application.We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. #LI-MO1