Research Scientist, Crop Protection Formulation, Syngenta, Goa

Job Description

This agrochemical formulation scientist job in Goa is with Syngenta Bioscience, one of Syngenta’s three global Research and Technology centres. You will lead the design of new crop protection formulations. You will plan the lab work and report results to global project teams.

At a glance

• Position: Research Scientist (full time, reference REF22030R)
• Where: Syngenta Bioscience Pvt Ltd, Goa, India (the posting lists Panaji)
• Degree: Master’s degree in pesticide or agrochemical chemistry
• Experience: More than 8 years in pesticide formulation development
• Posted: 12 October 2026
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 19 November 2026)

What the formulation research scientist does

• Lead the development of new crop protection formulations
• Define the experiment programme for new pesticide formulations, procedures and standards
• Plan and run work at lab, semi-technical, pilot plant or manufacturing scale
• Interpret data and help decide the direction of the work programme
• Arrange efficacy, toxicology and hazard studies with other teams
• Give formulation input for process equipment, quality checks and choice of manufacturing site
• Present progress at each development stage to a global peer review team
• Make sure your work and your team’s work follow Syngenta SOPs, GLP and safety rules

Why this role matters

A crop protection product is more than its active ingredient. The formulation decides how well it mixes, sprays, stores and works in the field. Good formulation work can make a product safer and easier for farmers to use. This post leads that work for products at the later development stages.

What Syngenta is looking for

• Master’s degree in pesticide or agrochemical chemistry from a reputed university, with a strong academic record
• More than 8 years of industry experience as a formulation development chemist for pesticides
• Deep knowledge of pesticides, formulation types and formulation techniques
• Sound understanding of agrochemical formulations, co-formulations and fillers (the posting calls this a must)
• Ability to set up lab work and experiments, and to deliver to agreed timelines
• Good communication and team skills, including work in regional and global teams

Pay and location

The posting does not state pay. The posting lists benefits: a yearly health check, insurance, an employee assistance programme, 30 days of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education support.

How to apply

Apply through the official Syngenta job posting. Syngenta’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 19 November 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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