Operator in Chemical Bulk Production (m/f/d)

Operator in Chemical Bulk Production (m/f/d)

Posted 23.01.2026APPLY NOW

Operator in Chemical Bulk Production (m/f/d)

Posted 23.01.2026APPLY NOW

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers face these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all - by promoting the minimization 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 drought, flooding, heat, and cold.

The headquarters of Syngenta Crop Protection is located in Switzerland.

Job Description

As an employee in chemical bulk production, you monitor and control the on-site plants and via process control system to fulfill the production order qualitatively and quantitatively. Through your work, you contribute to ensuring high safety standards, compliance, high product quality, and efficient production.

Your tasks:

• Responsibility for the safe operation of production plants
• Optimization of processes and implementation of corrective measures
• Sampling and analysis of IPC and final samples using standard laboratory equipment
• Conducting inspection rounds
• Assisting with revisions and taking on manual tasks
• Execution of safety, maintenance, and control orders
• Keeping various logs
• Independent start-up and shutdown of production plants
• Compliance with all safety regulations and work instructions

Qualifications

• Degree as a chemical or pharmaceutical technologist or equivalent diploma with experience in chemical and pharmaceutical production
• Independent execution of required tasks at a professional level as an experienced production employee
• Independent execution of sampling and standard analyses (e.g., LC, GC, titration, pH value) in the laboratory area
• Ability to perform and review work procedures and manufacturing specifications using complex equipment, techniques, and methods
• Ability to maintain an overview of ongoing production and upcoming tasks even under stress.
• Willingness to work shifts (6/4 shift model)
• Interest in joining the plant fire brigade (IFRB).
• Fluent German skills in spoken and written form. Basic knowledge of English is desired

Additional Information

• With your work, you can make an important contribution to people’s food security -> #bringingplantpotentialtolife
• We offer an open and pleasant working atmosphere
• We respect each other and work together on equal footing
• Exclusive discounts and benefits for employees

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

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

Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta’s commitment to the health and well-being of employees and awards all Swiss locations with the "Friendly Work Space" label. At Syngenta, the health and well-being of employees are key to business success.