Laboratory Technician/Research Scientist (m/w/d) in Insect Control Screening Operations
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Job Location:
Stein - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Purpose:
This position focuses on insecticide research and insect control through Screening Operations. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with scientific analysis emphasizing the development and execution of screening methods for both routine and specialized testing. The scientist will drive digital transformation initiatives while working collaboratively across teams.
Accountabilities:
- Planning and executing scientific experiments independently while managing schedules
- Supporting experimental programs in consultation with management and scientific experts
- Conducting routine insecticide screening with consistent high quality and throughput
- Developing and optimizing screening methods and protocols for insect control applications
- Implementing and advancing digital solutions particularly image analysis for trial evaluation to replace visual assessments
- Documenting experiments interpreting data and proposing follow-up actions
- Maintaining comprehensive lab journals for test reproducibility
- Managing laboratory equipment instruments and facilities
- Developing and improving methods SOPs and risk assessments
- Providing technical training and guidance to team members
- Participating in cross-functional projects and establishing networks
- Communicating results through reports and presentations
- Contributing to operational efficiency improvements through cross-functional collaboration
- Ensuring HSE and biosafety compliance with Syngenta standards
Qualifications :
- Apprenticeship BMS or BSc in Agrobiology Entomology or related technical field
- Fluency in English and German
- 2-3 years laboratory experience (experience in insect control/crop protection is advantageous)
- Strong digital literacy with willingness to drive digitalization initiatives
- Self-motivated with strong personal drive and initiative
- Excellent adaptability and openness to new approaches and technologies
- Strong commitment to continuous learning and knowledge acquisition
- Excellent knowledge sharing and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively across different functions
- Team-oriented mindset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and methods
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 (if applicable).
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
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