Senior Scientist- Biochemistry and Protein Science

Senior Scientist- Biochemistry and Protein ScienceFull-timeCompany DescriptionSyngenta Group is the world's leading agricultural innovation company. Syngenta Group China is one of the four major business segments of Syngenta Group and a leading company in the field of modern agricultural of China.Job DescriptionRole Purpose:We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist with experiences in protein engineering to join the Trait Discovery team of Syngenta Group Beijing Innovation center, China.  The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide technical leadership and scientific expertise in protein engineering and characterization to innovate in gene discovery, protein optimization and mode-of-action studies for insect control traits. The candidate will lead and work in a collaborative environment, providing significant contributions to the cross-disciplinary innovations for the optimization and development of the next generation traits for Seeds business.Accountabilities:Provide technical leadership and scientific expertise on the characterization and optimization of insecticidal proteinsin vitroStay current with scientific literature and technological advances in protein biochemistry, engineering and insect trait research to drive innovation and science excellence on the next-generation insect-control trait discovery and mode-of-action studiesDrive innovative ideas into project proposals, design and run scientific experiments, and handle experimental trouble shootingLead project scientific strategies and team members to ensure timely project delivery through cross-team collaboration and drive timely alignment with technical experts and key stakeholdersAnalyze and interpret experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to project teams and stakeholders.Drive continuous improvements in project and experimental strategies and methods through data analysis and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance research capabilitiesPerforms all activities in compliance with company quality management, IP and HSE guidanceQualificationsKnowledge, experience & capabilities:Ph.D. in Protein Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related majorPostdoc or work experience in industry or academia is requiredPeople management experience is preferredYears’ experience in protein engineering is requiredExperience with insecticidal proteins, trait discovery, or agricultural biotechnology is highly desirableIn-depth knowledge and proficiency in protein expression, purification and common characterization techniquesProficient in using bioinformatics tools.  Programming skills are a plusProven track record of data-driven decision makings, trouble shooting, ideation and new scientific proposal developmentProven track record of driving research and collaboration across teams and project management experiencesAbility to lead and drive progress by working in a multidisciplinary teamStrong writing and oral communication and interpersonal skills, in both Chinese and EnglishSelf-motivated, hard working, multi-task, down-to-earth, mature and team-orientedAdditional InformationNote: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.To learn more visit:www.syngenta.comBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice