Laboratory Technician - Analytical - (M/F/N)

Laboratory Technician - Analytical - (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, fiber, 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

Job Purpose / Reason for the position:

The laboratory technician will be responsible for performing routine analyses and special or complex analyses independently. Managing simple analytical development projects, as well as supervising apprentices or interns, will also be an integral part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform special/complex analyses according to given objectives. Interpret analysis results and propose conclusions and/or other analyses to be performed.
• Development/optimization of laboratory procedures.
• Manage analytical methods related to existing processes.
• Support the development of new analytical methods; manage simple projects for the development of new methods.
• Master and use several specific equipment according to the laboratory organization. Take responsibility for the proper functioning and servicing of these devices.
• Ensure knowledge of HSEQ risks and comply with HSEQ rules related to the activity.
• Execute work efficiently, using equipment appropriately.
• Ensure that all experimental results, laboratory notebooks, and test reports are structured, well-written, and up to date.
• Identify modifications/improvements to laboratory procedures.
• Ensure the organization of the workplace (chapel, laboratory tables, office) is clean and safe.

Qualifications

• Laboratory technician apprenticeship with CFC (or equivalent) and with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of analytical methods and mastery of chromatographic techniques (HPLC and GC), knowledge in spectroscopy and elemental analysis is an asset.
• Mastery of the safe and effective handling of used equipment.
• Good report writing skills.
• Mastery of computer systems in use in the laboratory.
• Fluent French and knowledge of English is an asset.

Additional Information

Benefits offered to Syngenta employees:

• 40h/week of work with flextime and accumulation days
• Private pension fund Syngenta
• 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 18065611

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