Laboratory Technician

About the job

Process Hazard Laboratory Technician

Posted 22.09.2026APPLY NOW

Process Hazard Laboratory Technician

Posted 22.09.2026APPLY NOW

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers face these threats and ensure sufficient safe, nutritious and affordable food for all – by promoting the minimisation of land use and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection ensures the protection of plants from sowing to harvest. From sowing to harvest, crops must be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as from droughts, floods, heat and cold.

The headquarters of Syngenta Crop Protection is located in Switzerland.

For our safety laboratory in Münchwilen within the "Process Hazard Section" we are looking for a laboratory technician to create high-quality experimental safety data.

In this practical laboratory role, you will conduct investigations into process safety, evaluate the results and document them clearly for the clients. Your work makes a direct contribution to hazard identification and risk assessment of materials and processes.

Job Description

• Conducting laboratory investigations to characterise thermal, chemical and physical process hazards.
• Sample preparation, operation and maintenance of specialised testing equipment.
• Evaluation of experimental results, preparation of technical reports and communication of findings to the project team.
• Support in the development and continuous improvement of laboratory methods, work instructions, workflows and equipment.
• Close collaboration with process safety specialists, chemists, engineers and colleagues from development.
• Ensuring high standards regarding laboratory order, quality, documentation and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician EFZ in analytical or synthesis direction or equivalent education.
• Practical laboratory experience; in particular knowledge in calorimetry, thermal analysis, reaction hazards or process safety is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Careful, structured and quality-oriented working method in experiments, data evaluation and documentation.
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to an interdisciplinary team.
• Good written and spoken German and English skills.

Additional Information

• Valuable work in an international environment
• Flexible working arrangements, open culture, diverse workforce
• Contribution to food security -> #bringingplantpotentialtolife
• Open, pleasant working atmosphere
• Mutual respect and collaboration at eye level
• Exclusive employee discounts and benefits

Do you feel addressed? We look forward to receiving your complete online application including CV, cover letter, diplomas, motivation letter and certificates.

We welcome applications from colleagues who combine curiosity, technical diligence and a clear commitment to safe and high-quality experimental work. The position offers the opportunity to build expertise and actively contribute to the prevention and control of process hazards.

Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.