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Syngenta Research Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 19 Nov 2023

Syngenta Research Scientist Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic Chemistry, organic chemistry, NMR spectroscopy

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. PhD work, previous experience and retrosynthetic analysis
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary, family background

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About entomological bioassay methods

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go properly through this

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Cheapest flourinating agent, handling of butyl lithium and addition via flow meter, reducing agents etc
  • Ans. 

    Fluorinating agent, butyl lithium handling, and reducing agents are important in research science.

    • The cheapest fluorinating agent is often hydrogen fluoride.

    • Butyl lithium must be handled with extreme care due to its reactivity and flammability.

    • Flow meters can be used to accurately control the addition of butyl lithium.

    • Common reducing agents used in research science include sodium borohydride and lithium aluminum hydrid

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview is for process development of API and the intermediates. They want a person skilled to handle the synthesis of
API in bulk. I almost answered all the questions and I was selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Research work related questions.
  • Q2. Instrument related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for last work performed. What challanges u faced. What are requirments u can fullfil.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my research experience
  • Q2. About my work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They will not respond after interview
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Formal question, family background, education etc
Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Nutrition, how many nutrients require to plant
  • Ans. 

    Nutrition refers to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Plants require 17 essential nutrients for proper growth and development.

    • Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

    • Plants require 17 essential nutrients for proper growth and development

    • These nutrients include macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Customized fertilizer
  • Q3. Crop cultivation practices
  • Ans. 

    Crop cultivation practices involve various techniques and methods to grow crops efficiently.

    • Crop rotation is a common practice to maintain soil fertility and prevent pest buildup.

    • Using cover crops can help improve soil health and prevent erosion.

    • Proper irrigation techniques ensure crops receive adequate water without wastage.

    • Integrated pest management involves using natural predators to control pests instead of chemica...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Crop specifies questions
  • Q5. Nutrient deficiency, crop removal concept, soil studies

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posted on 23 Mar 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding questions on python
  • Q2. Version control system GitHub questions
  • Q3. Web scraping questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions on senarioy
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

The principal scientist asked questions related to various subjects, while the manager inquired about the handling of materials, among other topics.

Round 2 - Case Study 

How can disease management be effectively conducted at the field level with accurate diagnosis

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be an expert in your field throughout all stages of the process and be knowledgeable about current activities related to the positions for which you are applying.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Chemistry theories
  • Q2. Thechnical knowledge
  • Q3. Behavior and work ethic

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare what you know better.
Honestly reply the Answer Whether you know answer or not.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic chemistry, your involvement in process development, effluent treatment
  • Q2. Basic chemistry, analytical interpretation, organic chemistry

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic mechanism, Sn1 sn2 fridal craft mechanism etc

Syngenta Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Syngenta Research Scientist interview?
Syngenta interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Syngenta interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Syngenta Research Scientist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Syngenta. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Syngenta expect are Chemistry, Recruitment, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, HSE and Interpersonal Skills.

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