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

About the job

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

• Full time

Company Description

The Syngenta group, a world leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people in more than 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, fiber, and fuel while preserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address 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, 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 / Reason for the position:

· The laboratory technician will be responsible for independently performing special/complex analyses, setting up simple analytical methods under the supervision of the senior chemist or laboratory technician. Managing simple projects, as well as supervising apprentices or interns, is also part of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

· Perform quality control analyses according to given objectives. Interpret analysis results and propose conclusions. Develop/optimize laboratory procedures

· Know and manage analytical methods related to existing processes.

· Support the development of new analytical methods; Manage simple projects for the development of new methods

· Lead the activities of apprentices or interns (as defined by the organization). Take on the role of trainer according to the requirements set by the EIL.

· Master and use several specific devices according to the laboratory organization. Take responsibility for the proper functioning and service of these devices.

· Ensure knowledge of HSEQ risks and comply with HSEQ rules related to the activity.

· Perform work efficiently, using equipment appropriately.

· Ensure that all analysis results are always well documented and up to date

· Identify changes/improvements to laboratory procedures. Propose development programs and discuss them with the responsible laboratory technician

· Always guarantee the organization of the workspace (fume hood, laboratory tables, desk) in a clean and safe manner

Qualifications

· Laboratory technician apprenticeship with CFC and experience as a Junior Laboratory Technician for a minimum of 3 years or several years in the position elsewhere

· Knowledge of HSEQ procedures and systems for safe laboratory work

· Knowledge of analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, etc.)

· Good knowledge of basic computer tools (Microsoft Office)

· Fluent French and knowledge of English is an asset.

Additional Information

Benefits offered to Syngenta employees:

· 40h/week work with flextime and cumulative days

· Syngenta private 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 18069323

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