Junior Laboratory Technician

About the job

Company Description

About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we develop pioneering solutions that protect global food security while supporting sustainable agriculture. As a global market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend them against nature's toughest challenges. We combine cutting-edge science with digital solutions to develop smart crop protection that maximises yields while minimising environmental impact. Join our mission to revolutionise plant protection, from seed to harvest.

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 minimising environmental impact, from planting to harvest.

Syngenta Monthey is a production site for active substances, employing 900 staff. Its activities are mainly related to plant protection and, to a lesser extent, the Professional Products sector. 

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

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in the agricultural sector, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. 

Responsibilities

• Carry out tests or analyses according to given instructions. Routine tests: unsupervised
• New or complex tests: supervised by an experienced/senior laboratory technician or chemist
• Apply methods and procedures related to the products handled in the laboratory
• Use specific equipment according to laboratory organisation
• Ensure knowledge of HSEQ risks and comply with HSEQ rules and quality assurance procedures related to the activity
• Prepare simple reports or transcribe results into appropriate IT systems (LIMS, SAP, TTCS, LINK, etc.)
• Identify changes/improvements to laboratory procedures. Propose development programmes and discuss them with the responsible laboratory technician
• Always ensure the workplace (fume hood, laboratory tables, desk) is organised in a clean and safe manner

Qualifications

Required

• Laboratory technician certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge of HSEQ procedures and systems for safe laboratory work
• Good knowledge of basic IT tools (Microsoft Office)
• Fluent French and knowledge of English is an advantage

Additional Information

Benefits offered to Syngenta employees:

• 40-hour work week with flextime and accumulated 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

Syngenta is committed to Diversity. We encourage all applications regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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