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QC Technical Specialist

  1. HSE
  2. Grangemouth
  3. Syngenta Crop Protection

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a QC technical specialist to specialize in the development and improvement of analytical methodology covering a wide range of analytical techniques (Environmental, Occupational Hygiene, First Fill Analysis, Analytical). Within the role you will support new product introduction and lead implementation of new methods into QC lab.  The role will involve tech transfers, quality systems, first line troubleshooting and equipment readiness. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Initiating and leading projects to improve productivity, safety and quality of QC lab operations, ensuring future site business needs are met.
  • Developing, improving and validating analytical methodology that meets regulatory/legislative and business needs.
  • Providing advanced technical support and problem solving for QC and at-line labs for a wide range of analytical techniques and instrumentation ensuring the methods are fit for purpose and results are reliable.
  • Carrying out routine & non-routine analysis where required.
  • Implementing and following laboratory procedures to ensure that work is carried out safely and according to standards.
  • Ensuring compliance with HSE and Quality standards, proposing and implementing improvements in various activities in line with site HSEQ management systems.
  • Monitoring the performance of and installing new analytical equipment, technical and quality systems both in QC lab and in the at line laboratories.
  • Building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with customers, global and local analytical and technical functions to exchange information required to progress analytical development work.
  • Providing technical supervision to the QC lab and acting as first line QC contact for plant queries.

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

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.


Qualifications

What we are looking for?

  • Proven experience within the QC laboratory with qualification to BSc Honours Degree in associated subject preferred.
  • Detailed knowledge of analytical techniques (including residual impurity, environmental, hygiene and chemical analysis).
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of analytical laboratory skills (including HPLC, GC, LCMS and occupational hygiene methodologies).
  • Extended analytical experience in a laboratory.
  • Experience in residual impurity methodology and validation.
  • Knowledge of HSE and quality procedures, systems.
  • Strong analytical and practical abilities, including numeracy, statistical understanding, advanced problem-solving skills and IT literacy.
  • Strong organizational and communication competencies, with independent work capability, effective planning and time management.

Additional Information

Our site

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

What we offer

  • Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. 
  • Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
  • We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.   
  • Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal. 

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here:  https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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