Scientific Specialist (m/f/d) - Insecticide Resistance

Scientific Specialist (m/f/d) - Insecticide Resistance 

We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and dependable lab-based scientist to contribute to our local and global insecticide resistance projects. This exciting role offers the opportunity to elevate technical skills, implement new technologies in insecticide resistance monitoring/characterization research, and to contribute to the life cycle and development of insecticides. Based at Syngenta's Research Centre in Stein, Switzerland, you will join a highly dynamic, multicultural, and inclusive team, which has its core activities around insecticide resistance research. 

Your responsibilities:

• In this role you will assist in the planning and execution of lab-based experiments ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results. 
• We expect you to incorporate your significant practical experience in phenotyping/genotyping in the insecticide resistance operations.
• You will independently conduct standard molecular assays/insecticide bioassays and assist in insect rearing activities. 
• You will input, analyze, and report data using the appropriate digital tools.
• With your strong experience in lab activities you will follow, write, and review SOPs ensuring integrity and compliance in all activities.

What are we looking for:

• MSc or equivalent Degree in Entomology, Biology, Agricultural Science or related disciplines. 
• Broad working experience in a research environment.
• Experience in genotyping using state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cDNA synthesis, agarose gels, qPCR).
• Experience in phenotyping biological organisms (bioassays).
• Strong foundation in MS Office and statistical tools (e.g. R, SAS, SPSS, GP Prism).
• Experience with web-based platforms for data capture, storage and report (e.g. Benchling, SharePoint) is an advantage.
• You are flexible and able to prioritize daily lab activities and experiments according to project timelines.
• With your openness and understanding of mutuality, your active communication, and continuous value assessment you foster and encourage our team mentality.
• You communicate and work effectively with scientific and non-scientific staff at all levels within the organization.
• Advanced written/oral English skills is essential. Knowledge of German is a plus.

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 
• A superb working environment at our Global Research Center in Stein with well-equipped laboratories with an open culture and diverse workforce
• 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, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals. 

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.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) – 18048001.

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