Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. 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. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

An opportunity is available at our award-wining Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre to carry out a Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship working with a world class team within our on-site laboratories.

Your role, as part of a flexible team, will be to carry out laboratory work, generating data to maintain and continuously improve the safe and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes. You will carry out chemical & environmental analysis, experimental chemistry & safety testing, using a variety of techniques and state of the art equipment. You will also analyse and interpret data, carry out problem solving, and report on your findings.

During the apprenticeship you will gain experience working within different laboratory environments supporting the diverse needs of the manufacturing site.

The academic element is based on distance learning in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University.

To be considered for the opportunity listed above, you will need;

• A minimum of 104-112 UCAS points at A2 (grades BCC ) to include A-Level Grade C in Chemistry.
• A*- B (Level 5-6 equivalent) in Maths and English GCSE is also required.

You must have a good technical aptitude and be a pro-active self-starter who can work as part of a team.

Completion of the apprenticeship includes successful graduation with a BSc (Hons) in Chemical Science. As part of a successful global agribusiness, we provide on-going development and career opportunities.

To find out more information and to apply, please visit:

www.syngenta.co.uk/careers

Closing date: Friday 22nd March 2024