Senior Laboratory Technician – Quality Control - (M/F/N)

Senior Laboratory Technician – Quality Control - (M/F/N)

• Full time

Company Description

The Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people in over 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailored solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diversified portfolio includes seeds, crop protection products, nutritional products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fibers, and fuel while preserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to tackle critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while preserving the planet's resources.

Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest unit of the Syngenta Group, is a leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest.

Syngenta Monthey is a production site for active substances, with 900 employees. Its activities are mainly related to plant protection and, to a lesser extent, to the Professional Products sector. Discover the activities, history, and challenges of the Monthey site via the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkZhG3x3Nz8

Syngenta has been ranked as one of the best employers by Science magazine and has received the "Friendly Work Space" label for all its Swiss sites.

Job Description

Purpose of the position:

The senior laboratory technician must be an expert in their field of activity and/or for a specific technique, while executing laboratory work independently. They will need to promote innovation, ensure technological monitoring, and contribute to its implementation. Acting as a technical reference and participating in laboratory equipment investment projects is an integral part of their role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a piece of equipment or a set of equipment (maintenance, repair, user training, and/or investment proposals within projects).
• Ensure the development and implementation of new technologies, organic synthesis pathways, or laboratory techniques in the laboratory.
• Harmonize working methods across the different sectors of the department.
• Conscientiously execute tasks requiring specific knowledge and be a visible expert in their field of activity.
• Be able to autonomously search for necessary information (e.g., in literature or from specialists) to accomplish their tasks.
• Contribute to the technical development of their colleagues.
• Update and develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and user manuals.

Qualifications

• CFC of laboratory technician in chemistry or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene, safety, environment, and quality rules in the laboratory.
• Spoken and written English is an asset
• Solid experience in a laboratory technician role
• Technical expertise in one or more areas of activity such as organic synthesis or analytical chemistry
• Proficiency in written and oral communication

Additional Information

Benefits offered to Syngenta employees:

• 40h/week of work with flextime and accumulation days
• Private Syngenta pension fund
• Family initiatives
• Bonus based on individual performance and achievement of Syngenta objectives
• Syngenta Campus: Company restaurant, free parking, on-site doctor

Are you interested? Then apply online, attaching all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) - reference 18066944

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