About Us
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Quality/Labs team is currently seeking a Lab Technician at our St. Gabriel, LA site.
You will Provide analytical laboratory support and data to St. Gabriel production units and/or environmental operations to ensure efficient operations and production of agrochemical products. Perform analytical test methods on routine and non-routine samples and review data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Accountabilities
- Provides analytical support and data to production units to ensure efficient operation and production of quality products
- Provides accurate, timely, and defensible data to production units
- Ensures that all reported data are produced following established SOPs and QA/QC requirements
- Perform preventative maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment as directed
- Assist in general housekeeping for the laboratory including proper disposal of chemicals
- Follows all safety and environmental procedures to eliminate incidents
- Reports non-conformances, according to established procedures and criteria, and assists in corrective action where appropriate
- Participates in quality audits
Qualifications
- This is a shift work position. Must be able to work rotating shifts (3 on – 3 off)
- Minimum four-year college degree with science major (chemistry degree desired), or high school diploma with minimum of 5 years industrial laboratory experience
- Laboratory equipment operation, project planning, proper documentation, effective communication, basic math, use of LIMS and Microsoft Office programs
- Able to run routine testing and analysis
- Analytical procedures, operation of laboratory instruments and equipment (GC, HPLC, viscometer, densitometer, particle size analyzer, balance, pH meter, titration, etc.), good housekeeping and laboratory practices, and computer operation
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Requirements
- Good interpersonal skills – gets along well with colleagues and customers
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrates good record keeping and documentation skills
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
- Flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits
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.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
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