Method Developer Analyst

Company Overview

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, and digital solutions that transform the decision‑making capabilities of farmers. With 17,900 employees in more than 90 countries, Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Method Developer Analyst – Join our Analytical Method & Metabolism (AMM) team to develop residue analytical methods for global field trials in the agrochemical sector. You will develop methods used worldwide to analyse active‑ingredient residues in complex crop and environmental matrices, supporting registration of sustainable crop protection products.

• Development of HPLC LC-MS/MS analytical methods in raw and processed crop commodities, soil, water, body fluids, tissues, air and operator exposure studies.
• Managing method development studies with external partners in Contract Research Organisations (CROs) to ensure the delivery of data of the appropriate quality, time and cost.
• Providing expert technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, resolving analytical problems and facilitating transfer of technical knowledge.
• Developing expert knowledge of relevant global regulatory guidance documents and their implications for development projects.

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent work experience in chemistry or a related discipline with relevant analytical chemistry content.
• Proficiency in developing HPLC chromatographic methods, preferably with experience in quantitative LC-MS/MS.
• A desire and aspiration to grow and develop in a laboratory‑based analytical and problem‑solving role.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team and achieve project goals with effective communication skills.
• Capability to learn and apply new skills promptly.
• Experience performing quantitative trace‑level analysis from a wide range of sample matrices and clean‑up techniques such as solid phase extraction is beneficial.

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical and life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Campus environment.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees.
• Learning culture and a wide range of training options.

Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre, UK – situated in pleasant semi‑rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead.

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. Syngenta has a Disability Confident certification.