Apprenticeship Laboratory Technician EFZ, Specialisation Chemistry (August 2027)

About the job

Company Description

Are you looking for an apprenticeship where you can truly make a difference?

Become part of a team that faces one of the world’s greatest challenges: feeding the world while protecting our planet.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland and has teams all over the world. We use science and technology to develop crop protection solutions that help farmers grow stronger and healthier plants even under difficult conditions.

Whether you are interested in business, technology, science, or operations – you have the opportunity to learn from our teams, develop your talents from day one, and contribute to groundbreaking advances in agriculture across all areas. This is more than just the start of an apprenticeship – it is the beginning of your future.

Your well-being is important to us too. Syngenta is certified as a "Friendly Work Space" and recognised by the "Health Promotion Switzerland" foundation for creating a healthy and positive working environment where people can thrive.

More information can be found here:  https://friendlyworkspace.ch/de/das-label/das-sind-die-label-friendly-work-space-betriebe  

Job Description

As a laboratory technician specialising in chemistry, you research new compounds and develop innovative processes for crop protection products as part of a team. In the research and development laboratory, you conduct experiments and verify the results using computer-assisted methods and measuring devices.

During your three-year apprenticeship, you will rotate through various exciting departments such as research & development, analytics, and formulation. You will be guided step by step by experienced practical trainers.

As a future laboratory technician, you will be closely involved in:

• Producing, separating, and purifying various chemical substances
• Calculating, weighing, and precisely mixing raw materials and preparations
• Working with modern glass apparatus and computer-controlled high-tech equipment
• Analysing and examining samples for their properties and purity
• Observing, monitoring, and accurately documenting your experimental procedures
• Adhering to and implementing important safety and environmental protection guidelines

Qualifications

• Higher secondary school level or district school, intermediate maturity (D) or other higher school levels
• German as a native language or at C1 level as well as very good English skills
• Enthusiasm for scientific topics and their interrelations
• A keen eye for observation combined with logical-analytical thinking
• Enjoyment of mathematics
• Manual dexterity as well as precise and careful working methods
• Perseverance and concentration
• A high degree of reliability, independence, and sense of responsibility
• Great interest in modern laboratory technology and the use of digital tools

Additional Information

Important subjects at vocational school:

• Scientific fundamentals
• Applied specialist knowledge
• Laboratory methodology
• Applied mathematics
• Computer science and English

Areas of deployment within the company:

• Chemical research
• Synthesis
• Process development
• Analytics
• Formulation

Benefits for Syngenta apprentices:

• Coverage of costs for school materials
• Provision of personal equipment (laptop & accessories)
• Cost contribution towards a private laptop (BYOD)
• Coverage of the TNW subscription
• Financial contribution to your fitness subscription
• Discounted REKA checks
• Staff restaurant, medical service 

Instructions for online application:

Are you interested? Then apply online with your complete application:

1. Enter your personal data in the first step.
2. If you have no professional experience yet, simply write "none" in the mandatory field and select any date.
3. Then upload your CV.
4. Click on "Next" afterwards.
5. Under "Additional attachments", upload your cover letter, copies of the last three school reports, and – if available – Multicheck, internship reports, work references, and diplomas.

We look forward to receiving your application!