Job Description
Job Title: Principal Scientist – Fermentation – Global Agrochemical Company
Contract: 12 months
Location: Bracknell, Jealott’s Hill
Salary: £32.85 per hour
SRG are working with a global Agrochemical company that are seeking a Principal Scientist - Fermentation to join their busy team. They are looking for an experienced candidate with at least 6 years industrial experience.
Biological based technologies are expected to deliver a significant contribution to the future of agriculture alongside conventional technologies. Microbials and biomolecules will play a pivotal role in the development of these novel biological products for growers. Our team, which is made up of talented scientists from both industry and academia requires a new position within our Microbial Bioprocessing team. The role will focus on the development and application of modern fermentation processes for the production of next crop protection products.
Job Responsibilities:
* Have extensive technical knowledge of microbial fermentation technology
* Develop robust, innovative microbial fermentation processes
* Be accountable for scientific leadership and troubleshooting of technical plans and operations within the team
* Provide expert knowledge and mentor other scientists
* Have a keen and enquiring mindset, with ability to problem solve and work collaboratively to implement solutions
* Set standards for quality of scientific reporting and data management
* Prepare technical reports, present findings within project teams and be an active communicator within the wider Syngenta scientific community
Essential Requirements:
* BSc/MSc or PhD plus at least 6 years practical experience in fermentation science
* Experience in fermentation development and scale-up of microbial processes
* Experience working in cross functional projects is desirable
* Track record in leading other fermentation scientists an advantage
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