About the job
The Traits Characterization and Product Safety (TC&PS) division at Syngenta is dedicated to leveraging leading-edge science and innovative solutions to provide farmers with safe and cost-efficient options that meet the evolving challenges of agriculture. We are seeking a highly skilled scientist with expertise in molecular biology and sequencing to join our Molecular Characterization Team.
In the role of Regulatory Scientist (Technical Expert 3), you will be responsible for designing, executing, and overseeing molecular characterization studies. You will prepare safety study reports in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS) to facilitate the regulatory approval of Syngenta's genetically modified (GM) crops and products developed through New Genomic Technologies (NGT), including gene editing.
As part of your responsibilities, you will provide technical guidance and scientific insights across various expertise areas, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the development of GM and NGT crop products. You will interpret and apply safety assessments required by regulatory authorities for product approval and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently plan, execute, and coordinate studies conducted by the Molecular Characterization Team (MCT), ensuring compliance with safety, GLPS, and regulatory standards.
- Document experiments and results, analyze data, and write and review complex technical documents including protocols, reports, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidance documents.
- Offer technical expertise on the application of molecular biology and sequencing technologies for the characterization of GM and NGT products (e.g., sequencing, CRISPR-CATCH, real-time PCR).
- Assess new and advanced molecular (DNA, RNA) characterization technologies, establishing validated methodologies to expand the available tools for diverse data set characterization.
- Actively identify, address, and manage various technical challenges.
- Identify risks associated with Syngenta products and contribute to the development and communication of risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Communicate complex technical issues to stakeholders, providing techno-regulatory expertise and preparing technical documentation as needed by regulatory bodies.
- Lead projects and represent TC&PS in multidisciplinary product development teams, offering critical insights into the regulatory and safety strategy development.
- Stay updated on technological and techno-regulatory advancements to enhance your technical expertise and deliver maximum value for Syngenta, establishing yourself as a trusted subject matter expert.
- Contribute to identifying operational bottlenecks and enhancing efficiency through process development and optimization.

