Company Description
As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites. At Syngenta, employee health and well-being are key to the company.
Job Description
Role purpose:
As an Experimental Research Scientist you will be responsible for driving research from discovery to development by delivering target molecules in an efficient, safe and sustainable way.
Accountabilities:
- Synthesis: Executing synthetic routes safely and sustainably, partnering with key support platforms to maximize efficiency
- HSE: Carrying out detailed risk assessment of experimental procedures and raw materials in line with Syngenta HSE standards
- Documentation: Documenting and communicating experimental procedures and data with the highest scientific accuracy and sufficient observational details to enable easy reproduction, retrieval, digital integration, and secure IP
- Problem solving: Collaborative problem solving and troubleshooting of synthetic chemistry
- Knowledge: Building knowledge and expertise in modern synthetic methods and technologies through continuous personal development
Qualifications
- Full training through an internal Syngenta apprenticeship program
- Proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction design, purification, and troubleshooting, all with high standards of HSE
- Collaborative and self-motivated character: working effectively within teams and with some autonomy
- Proficiency in English
Additional Information
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
- A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
- Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
- You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)
Please send your complete application with CV, motivation letter, diploma and work certificates
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status