Process Chemist Specialist

2 roles

Role purpose:

• Support the introduction of new active ingredients or new manufacturing processes at industrial scale. Support the start-up of new installations
• Provide technical support to production to deliver supply chain and site needs – capacity, quality, costs, etc. – and troubleshoot process issues
• Drive improvement of one or more chemical processes, in established production lines or for news processes
• Provide technical expertise to support projects (eg: extraction, chemical synthesis, etc.)

Main tasks:

• Plan laboratory and production tests to improve manufacturing processes to achieve defined objectives
• Communicate with other functions (internal and external) to exchange technical information to define process development work
• Designs lab experiments according to development plan to optimize chemical processes and to generate process understanding
• Provide technical support to production team
• Conduct process performance studies and prepare reports/recommendations to improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure HSEQ (Health Safety Environment Quality) compliance
• Attend risk assessments and validate proposed process changes. Understand the major risks and provide a link with our Process Hazards group
• Be a technical representative within the supply chain team, the production team and the projects team
• Prepare annual development programs to meet Supply Chain needs and technology strategy
• Support the technical transfer of manufacturing processes to third parties (outsourcing) or to other Syngenta facilities

• You have a PhD in organic chemistry, typically with a Post Doc
• Good knowledge of general chemistry
• Fluent in French and English.
• Prior experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment would be beneficial, although not essential.
• Track record in working within project timelines in a dynamic environment.
• You have excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills, and are proactive in your approach to work.
• You can work flexibly to manage changing priorities and can deliver complex projects within tight deadlines.
• You are willing to learn

Syngenta offers a variety of financial and none-financial benefits including:

• Flextime working arrangements
• Annual bonuses
• A competitive pension fund plan
• Campus with health, food and parking services
• Family-friendly initiatives 

We look forward to your application.

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.

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.