Company Description
Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Regardless of your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding an ever-increasing population while taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
Job Description
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Crop Protection Research (CPR) Shipping Specialist-Science Liaison to serve as the primary scientific liaison and shipping authority for the global movement of biological and chemical materials, ensuring seamless transport of research materials while maintaining compliance with international regulations. Withing this role you will bridge the gap between scientific needs and logistics requirements, while providing expert guidance to research teams and ensuring all shipments meet safety and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities will include:
* Partnering with scientists to convert complex research requirements into practical shipping solutions.
* Supporting global research by advising scientific teams on import/export requirements.
* Shipping materials according to international regulations (IATA, ADR) and determining appropriate HS codes and import/export requirements.
* Preparing and validating shipping documentation including Dangerous Goods (DG) declarations, permits, and customs paperwork.
* Monitoring and adapting to regulatory changes across different jurisdictions, while documenting and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge database of country-specific requirements for different material types, including creating and updating SOPs for recurring shipment types.
* Developing creative solutions for complex shipping scenarios, while building and maintaining detailed process maps and requirements matrices.
* Conducting risk assessments for new materials or routes and troubleshooting customs and clearance issues.
* Designing contingency plans for temperature-sensitive or time-critical shipments.
* Oversee proper packaging and handling requirements, while maintaining meticulous shipping records and compliance documentation.
* Coordinating with specialised courier services.
Qualifications
What we are looking for
* Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related scientific field.
* Strong understanding of laboratory operations and scientific terminology.
* Demonstrated capability in creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
* Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Excellent communication abilities across technical and non-technical audiences.
Desired experience
* Laboratory or research environment experience.
* Previous exposure to shipping, logistics, or supply chain operations would be an advantage.
* Track record of building and maintaining knowledge management systems would be a plus.
* Knowledge of international trade regulations and experience with quality management systems would be an advantage.
Additional Information
Our site
Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott's Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.
What we offer
* Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
* Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
* Campus environment.
* We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
* The chance to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees.
* A vibrant growth and learning culture and wide range of training options.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.
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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here:
Jealott's Hill has Disability Confident certification.
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott's Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.