Technical Expert 2 or 3 – Protein Biochemist/Entomologist

For consideration and review, please apply online at www.jobs.syngenta.com (job id 4338)

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Position Title: Technical Expert 2 or 3–Protein Biochemist/Entomologist

Location: Durham, NC, US

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 25,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. We contribute to addressing some of the planet's most critical issues such as the rising demand for food from a growing population.

Syngenta employees have a major impact on the health and wellbeing of communities all around the world. They work in a focused, highly collaborative culture and benefit from the training, development and inspirational colleagues that you'd expect to find in a fast growing, international company.

Role Purpose/Accountabilities:

Experienced scientist to provide technical expertise in the area of characterizing transgenic proteins in genetically modified crops using insect bioassay and bioanalytical methods in support of global and regional safety and registration activities

- Plan, design and execute insect bioassays to characterize and assess biological activity of transgenic proteins derived from microbial sources and genetically modified crops.
- Provide solutions to technical problems associated with the performance of insect bioassays employing transgenic proteins.
- Conduct extraction, purification, analysis, and characterization of proteins derived from plant samples and other matrices, using standard laboratory bioanalytical techniques (e.g. Western blot, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, enzymatic activity assays, sample purity assays, total protein determination).
- Ensure technical procedures are in alignment with regulatory expectations and meet international standards where applicable.
- Serve as GLP-Study Director or Study Manager accountable for timely delivery of studies conducted as part of comprehensive regulatory data packages in support of the global registration of genetically modified food crops.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Critical knowledge:

- The position demands a solid and wide-ranging knowledge of entomology and biochemistry, combined with a realistic appreciation of how to solve problems in relation to regulatory questions through data development. A Masters or PhD degree with extensive experience and knowledge of entomology, biochemistry, biology or related subject, is required.

Critical experience:

- The position requires individuals with a PhD and 0-5 years of work experience, or alternatively, a Masters with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, which includes hands-on conduct of insect bioassays.
- Experience working with insect larvae bioassays, including study design and data analysis.
- Experience working with insecticidal proteins required.
- Solid knowledge of protein biochemistry, especially, in plant biochemistry is an advantage.
- Experience in technical writing.
- Experience in GLP preferred, but not essential.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

- Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment and on multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to interpret critical data and statistical analyses from experimental data
- Ability to work to business critical deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

Critical leadership capabilities:

- Sets ambitious strategic goals by
- Developing clever strategies and aligning objectives for individuals and teams
- Prioritizing actions and ensuring appropriate support and resource
- Communicates inspirationally by
- Gaining commitment of stakeholders in a compelling way
- Aligning objectives to the company strategy and adding value
- Manages Performance to ensure high standards by
- Skillfully planning, organizing and monitoring performance to meet deadlines
- Sensing and adapting to the changing environment to achieve excellence in delivery; recognizing and celebrating success, learning from failures

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges:

- Technical expertise in insect bioassays and protein biochemistry applied to deliver high quality data packages to ensure successful global registration of genetically modified food crops.
- Ability to write complex technical documents, such as protocols, reports and SOPs, to GLP standards and in a clear and easy to understand manner.
- A strong capacity for problem solving (analysis, strategy and execution)
- Maintain and improve highest quality working standards.
- Facilitate adaptation of insect bioassay testing methods used in ecotoxicology and entomology studies for use in characterization of transgenic proteins in genetically engineered food crops.
- All laboratory analytical work and documentation in this position will be conducted in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) - training will be provided.

For consideration and review, please apply online at www.jobs.syngenta.com (job id 4338)

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer