Packaging Lab Experimentalist

Purpose

• This role will support testing of package components & packaging systems to ensure pack compatibility.
• To generate scientific/technical data under supervision, using established systems, procedures and protocols.
• Identifies pratical problems and works with the manager/pack engineer to solve them.

Accountabilities

• To carry out the timely preparation of packaging for testing using formulations from Formulation Development or external function in the case of 3P products.
• To carry out pack chemical compatibility testing and pack performance test as defined using Syngenta test method.
• The Packaging Lab Experimentalist interfaces closely with the Regional Packaging engineers
• To  interpret experimental data and report results and conclusions obtained both orally and written form for decision making.
• To ensure that the jobholder works safely and healthy with due care for others, so that compliance with Syngenta’s HSE policy is achieved.

To invest in personal and professional development and growth, undertaking, where appropriate, training and development activities and ensuring familiarity with new research and literature

Geographic Scope:

• The role’s primary responsibility will be to provide testing support for India projects .

Complexity:

• This role with interact regularly with formulation chemist, procurement and regional packaging engineers to set priorities and test plans.

Experience required for the job

• This role should have a minimum of 0-2+ years packaging testing and/or packaging transportation regulatory areas.
• Operation of packaging test equipment, environmental chambers and labs.
• Some experience with safe handling of chemicals
• Good interpersonal skills, Sensitive to different cultural environments,Self-motivating, Passionate and energetic, ability to seek solutions.

Minimum education and critical knowledge required for the job

• P.G. Diploma in Packaging /B. Sc/ M. Sc- Chemistry
• 0-2+ Years as a Lab Technician in a similar industry
• Good English speaking skills and written

Experience to be gained in the job                            

• Innovation and new technologies will be learned by working with packaging engineers