One of a Kind Lab Technician

There's never been a better time to join Syngenta.

Lab Technician – Greensboro, NC 

Role Purpose – 

• Set up and operate lab equipment to carry out organic syntheses with minimal supervision. • Record observations and results of work in a timely manner. • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments • Provide infrastructure support to the department including: housekeeping and inspection and maintenance of safety

Accountabilities – 

• Run synthetic reactions in the laboratory • Arrange for analysis of samples or perform analyses where appropriate • Run experiments under direction of a chemist/engineer • Provide accurate interim reports on project work • Work independently on a daily basis • Coordinate project work with chemists/engineers • Share results in group meetings • Maintain lab areas with sufficient supplies and raw materials • Maintain lab housekeeping, safety and hygiene standards and carry out assigned duties

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge

• Minimum High School diploma with significant experience working in a laboratory, or a Bachelors degree in Chemistry. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Critical experience

• Laboratory development. • Setting up and operating laboratory syntheses.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to communicate technical results to chemists • Ability to quickly learn new skills • Ability to stay organized and to follow through on assigned work • Ability to adapt planned work based on group priorities • Ability to work with a diverse group

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to set-up and run routine laboratory equipment. • Ability to understand and follow provided procedures (synthesis, process, analysis) closely • Ability to operate and maintain complex laboratory instruments and equipment. • Ability to maintain well documented laboratory records • Ability to communicate and document lab data and report on experiments independently. • Ability to coordinate with and support professional staff. • Support a group of 7-8 chemists/engineers working on a wide range of product development and/or improvement projects • Provide on-site support for production trials of processes developed in the laboratory. • Provide on-site support to the production plants to address technical problems during routine manufacture.

Additional Information

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. • Some Travel to A.I. production sites, for supervision of trials.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE