Process & Automation Scientist (m/f/d)

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 Process & Automation Scientist in Münchwilen, Switzerland.

Role Purpose:

As a Process & Automation Scientist, you will support the development and uptake of new process technologies in PTNAI while developing automation workflows for experimental data generation and analysis. Additionally, you will support modelling activities to enhance research capabilities.

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring the required HSE standards are applied.
• Maintaining documentation to capture project results and requirements
• Analysing and reporting the outcome of complex experiments.
• Developing and providing scientific/technical innovation and expertise in the area of new technologies (continuous chemistry, photochemistry, electrochemistry…) and automation.
• Commiting to develop and maintaining skills in the area of programming / automation.
• Learning and developing independently through studies of technical and patent literature, site visits, attendance at seminars, training courses, etc.
• Contributing to innovation and improvement to the overall performance of the Process Science Team and PTNAI department as a whole.
• Being active in maintaining a network within the company related to automation, modelling and new technologies.

Qualifications

• A Master degree, chemical engineering, life science, ideally with a specialization and/or some experience in automation.
• Fluency in English. German and French are advantageous.
• Good communication skills coupled with the ability to see trends and simply complex information.
• Understanding/Practical experience in flow chemistry / continuous processing.
• Foundation in algorithmic and programming, preferably in Python.
• Sound knowledge in physical organic chemistry.

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 development, 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.

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