Process Technology and QC analytics Internship - (M/F/D)
- Intern
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
As part of the Process Technology (PTA) team, you will actively participate in technical development projects and provide analytical support for Quality Control (QC). Under the supervision of an experienced laboratory technician or chemist, you will perform laboratory tests and analyses essential for optimizing our production processes, while ensuring strict compliance with the site's safety and quality standards.
Accountabilities:
- Join the Process Technology team and collaborate with various functions to drive project development.
- Perform laboratory tests and analyses under the supervision of an experienced senior technician or chemist.
- Apply specific methods and procedures related to the products handled in the laboratory.
- Identify potential changes or improvements to the project and propose development programs to line management.
- Draft technical reports and transcribe results accurately into the appropriate data systems.
- Ensure the workplace (fume hoods, lab benches, office) is kept clean and safe at all times.
- Interpret routine results and propose solutions for simple technical problems.
- Always ensure that the workplace (chapel, laboratory tables, office) is kept clean and safe.
Qualifications
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Basic laboratory skills and the ability to quickly learn new analytical techniques.
- Safety: Basic knowledge of HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) procedures and systems for safe laboratory work.
- Soft Skills: Learning agility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Languages: Fluent in French; English is a plus.
- IT Tools: Good knowledge of standard IT tools (Microsoft Office).
Additional Information
What we offer:
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Basic laboratory skills and the ability to quickly learn new analytical techniques.
- Safety: Basic knowledge of HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) procedures and systems for safe laboratory work.
- Soft Skills: Learning agility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Languages: Fluent in French; English is a plus.
- IT Tools: Good knowledge of standard IT tools (Microsoft Office).
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.
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