Team Leader Process Technology AI; m​/f​/d

Team Leader Process Technology New AI (m/f/d)

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we pioneer solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

• Ensuring the required HSE standards and good laboratory practices are applied/respected.
• Overseeing and defining the experimental program to deliver safe and sustainable chemical processes that are fit for the current development lifecycle stage under guidance of the project lead.
• Designing lab experiments and pilot campaigns to generate process understanding and know-how.
• Maintaining documentation to capture lab results and project requirements as defined by guidance.
• Supporting process knowledge transfers in agreement with the project lead.
• Ensuring close collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Supporting the department in specialist roles.
• Preparing inputs for cost estimates.
• Proposing, supporting, and implementing improvement projects.
• Ensuring efficient use of provided resources.

• PhD in organic chemistry or chemical engineering, typically with a Post Doc or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience in organic chemistry.
• Fluent English;
  German and French are advantageous.
• Good communication skills with the ability to see trends and simplify complex information.
• Track record in working within project timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in data science, statistics, modelling, automation, or process analytical techniques and collaboration with experts in these fields.
• Basic knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or R, or willingness to learn.

• Location:
  
  4333 Münchwilen AG (AG)
• Workload: 100%
• Employment start:
  Immediately
• Employment duration:
  Permanent
• Education:
  
  Doctorate from a university or equivalent
• Work experience:
  
  More than 3 years
• English (Oral):
  Very good knowledge; (Written):
  Very good knowledge

• Value and impactful work in a stimulating international environment.
• Opportunity to make a difference to process safety within Syngenta’s global operations and shape safety legislation and culture worldwide.
• Superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome.
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options.
• Competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits such as family‑friendly initiatives, child and family allowance.

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.