Contract type: Fixed-term contract – maternity cover

Function: Research & Development / Formulation Development

Salary: €28,000–€35,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience

At Syngenta, we work every day to tackle one of the world’s most important challenges: feeding a growing population while protecting natural resources.

We are looking for a Formulation Scientist to join our R&D; Formulation Development team in Atessa. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative, reliable and scalable crop protection formulations, working across functions and applying science to support a more sustainable agriculture.

What you will do

- Design, develop and optimise agrochemical formulations.
- Plan, perform and document laboratory experiments in line with project objectives and established protocols.
- Assess the physical, chemical and storage-stability properties of formulation prototypes.
- Analyse experimental data, interpret results and propose technical recommendations or corrective actions.
- Investigate formulation challenges and help identify and implement effective solutions.
- Prepare accurate technical reports, experimental records and presentations.
- Collaborate closely with Analytical, Regulatory, Production and other R&D; teams.
- Support formulation scale-up from laboratory to pilot or manufacturing scale, where required.




- Ensure full compliance with laboratory safety standards, GLP principles and applicable environmental requirements.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a curious, rigorous and practical scientist who can turn experimental observations into clear technical solutions. You are collaborative, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
- At least one year of relevant experience in formulation development, a chemical laboratory or an industrial R&D; environment.
- Good understanding of formulation principles, including surfactants, solvents, adjuvants and rheology modifiers.
- Hands-on experience with formulation systems and laboratory experimentation.
- Ability to plan experiments, analyse data and draw evidence-based conclusions.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic laboratory or data-recording systems.

It would be a plus if you have

- Previous experience in agrochemical formulation development or another regulated chemical industry.
- Experience with active ingredients and formulation performance testing.
- Exposure to scale-up, technology

📌 Formulation Scientist (Atessa)
🏢 Syngenta Group
📍 Atessa