Biology Research Scientist

For an international company in the global agribusiness market in 4332 Stein (AG) we are looking for a Biology Research Scientist - temp. assignment (100%), min. 1 year

Responsibilities

• Is fully responsible for scheduling and plan and execute scientific experiments or equivalent tasks
• Support projects and testing and analysis.
• Actively contributes to experimental programs in consultation with line manager & scientific experts
• Documents experiments and test results. May interpret data and proposes adequate follow up.
• Administrates a fully descriptive lab journal to assure reproducibility of tests/experiments.
• Records, communicates test abnormalities and errors and enables improvement
• Responsible for maintenance of laboratories, laboratory equipment and instruments
• May provide training and technical advice to other lab staff
• May represent department on project teams.
• Evaluates, reports and implements new ideas in consultancy with line managers & scientific experts
• May coordinate routine & non-routine technical work in own area
• Understands defined process flows and methods, norms and guidelines in own area of biology (i.e. application technology, insects, plants or fungi rearing or logistics, data handling, equipment).
• Drives for high quality but as well efficiency in a given range of responsibility (output - input relation).
• Improves/develops and reports new methods, risk assessments and SOPs (with appropriated coaching, depending on complexity)
• Openness to new ideas and technology, proposes solutions for improvement and supports implementation especially considering digital tools
• Establishes a network with other teams in Biology & Logistics as appropriate for the positions
• May report and communicate results, outcomes in oral and written form (simple reports or presentations in English). Offers and actively collects relevant information to/from colleagues and supervisors.
• Share knowledge and examples of best practice.
• May be active as apprentice trainer for a specialised area
• May contribute in small work group to address specific topics
• Develops & maintains comprehensive agro-biology, crop protection and farming technical practice.
• May work in cross indication/function operational/organisational projects to improve efficiency and efficacy (i.e. in flexTeams)
• Ensure compliance of HSE (Health, safety and environment) to Syngenta standards, encourage and propagate best practice especially in the area of biosafety.

Profile

• Apprenticeship in Agrobiology or other technical discipline / BMS or BSc in agrobiology disciplines or equivalent professional education
• Good knowledge of English language written and spoken (Level B1 or above)
• 2-3 years of experience in lab positions
• Ability to work in matrix organisation
• Own contribution to delivery of projects.
• Has good indication knowledge and shares knowledge and best practises as needed
• Openness and flexibility to change and actively support the implementation of change
• Think cross team for operational excellence
• Actively support the implementation of change
• Communicates inspirationally but honestly within team and function. Promote a culture of transparency and open feedback
• Ability to establish a good network and to collaborate effectively
• Digital and technology skills and interest and future facing attitude.

Benefits

• flexible working hours
• fair renumeration
• further education program

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Contact information

In case of any doubt on this vacancy, please contact Fabio Antonelli at 0613230745.

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