About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Hiring Team is seeking a Onsite, Team Leader Process Technology New AI (m/f/d) in Münchwilen, Schweiz. 

Role purpose:

The role involves leading a team of 1-3 lab technicians in a chemistry lab while being responsible for developing and scaling-up chemical reactions towards manufacturing, including preparation and support of pilot campaigns. The position requires maintaining comprehensive process know-how for all assigned chemical steps. It also demands digital curiosity and confidence, working at the interface of chemistry, data and technology.

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring the required HSE standards and good laboratory practices are applied/respected.
• Overseeing and defining the experimental program to deliver safe and sustainable chemical processes that are fit for the current development lifecycle stage under guidance of the project lead.
• Designing lab experiments and pilot campaigns to generate process understanding and know-how
• Maintaining documentation to capture lab results and project requirements as defined by guidance.
• Supporting process know-how transfers in agreement with the project lead.
• Ensuring close collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Supporting the department in specialist roles.
• Preparing inputs for cost estimates.
• Proposing, supporting, and implementing improvement projects.
• Ensuring efficient use of provided resources.

• PhD in organic chemistry or chemical engineering, typically with a Post Doc. (or equivalent experience)
• Practical experience in organic chemistry.
• Fluent English. German and French advantageous.
• Good communication skills coupled with the ability to see trends and simplify complex information.
• Track record in working within project timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in the fields of data science, statistics, modelling, automation or process analytical techniques or in collaborating with experts in these fields.
• Basic knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or R or a willingness to learn, is advantageous.

What We Offer

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
• The opportunity to make a difference to process safety, both within Syngenta’s global operations, and in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwide
• 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, flexible working, 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, 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.