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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see message below from Lucy Firth re a 2 year position at Syngenta for a person with a passion for a lab based Drosophila role.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">--<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear all on the LFM,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’d like to highlight an exciting opportunity to apply Drosophila skills and knowledge at Syngenta, a global agricultural biotech company based in Berkshire, UK. Our Invertebrate Genetics in the department of Bioscience conducts critical
research to support development and improve understanding of novel insecticides. We are looking for a lab-based scientist to work with the model species
<i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> and to deploy molecular genetic tools to support our insecticide discovery pipeline. A key component of this work will be enhancing our abilities to genetically validate potential new insecticide targets. The objective is to subsequently
develop and deploy such tools in non-model agricultural pests. An enthusiasm and ability for working outside of the model species is therefore essential. This is a position for 2 years.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Accountabilities:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Work with the project lead to evaluate and deploy molecular-genetic technologies to enable modulation of putative insecticide targets.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Execute studies to support insecticide projects and programs.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Communicate outcomes of experimental activities with stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of the invertebrate molecular laboratory<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Assist with routine stock maintenance and compound screening activities.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Solve scientific problems and produce high-quality data to enable the project/platform to address business challenges using proven methodologies.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Document experiments and test results, contributing to reports and proposing appropriate follow up actions.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Maintain high standards of HSE compliance, which includes following all risk assessments, reporting of safety incidents, and supporting the lab steward’s community when requested.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Experience & skills:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Must have a degree / MSc in a relevant science discipline. Appropriate technical science background is essential.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Experience in a lab-based role is essential.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Experience / knowledge of molecular genetic techniques is essential.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Experience of working with <i>
Drosophila</i> <i>melanogaster</i> is desirable.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Excellent note keeping and organisational skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Ability to interact effectively with colleagues. Good influencing skills.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market.
<a href="https://url.de.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/W6EgCgpR0xSln157rtNfk6h4O8VU?domain=syngenta.com">
https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are interested and would like further information please contact
<a href="mailto:lucy.firth@syngenta.com">lucy.firth@syngenta.com</a> or <a href="mailto:marcus.guest@syngenta.com">
marcus.guest@syngenta.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Deadline: End of Sept 2026.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kind Regards, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lucy Firth<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#595959;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Lucy Firth Ph.D.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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