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, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.
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 .
Job Description
We are looking for a Global Hazard Communication Expert within our Global Regulatory Function. In this crucial role, you will:
* Classify Syngenta materials according to UN GHS and transport regulations.
* Produce and manage Safety Data Sheets for our global portfolio.
* Support hazard communication projects, SAP EHS reporting and data quality.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to:
o Manage classification and labelling activities.
o Maintain master data in SAP EHS.
o Assess toxicological data for classification purposes in coordination with expert toxicologists.
o Contribute to global hazard communication processes.
o Support regulatory submissions and regional SDS authors.
Qualifications
* Degree in science (preferably post-graduate qualification), or equivalent professional experience.
* Working experience in a product safety or regulatory field.
* Knowledge of safety data sheet and hazard/transport classification processes and regulations, with experience in REACH, CLP, UN GHS beneficial.
* Experience with data preparation and analysis with an ability to analyse problems and to manage large amounts of detailed information.
* Experience with SAP EHS and SDS authoring beneficial.
* Excellent communication, collaboration and networking skills (interactions with various functions, partly remote).
Additional Information
Our site
Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.
Additional locations in Europe within a time zone that is within a two-hour range of CET (Central European Time) and within commutable distance to a Syngenta office can be also considered. There will be ad-hoc travel across Europe.
What we offer
* Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
* Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
* A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
* The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
* 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:
Jealott’s Hill has Disability Confident certification.
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott’s Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.