Senior Scientist, Application Technology (Hybrid)

Syngenta; Aargau; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension plan

onsite doctor

Fitness room

Canteen

Zusammenfassung

Syngenta in Muenchwilen, Switzerland, is seeking a Principal Scientist – Application Technology to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge application technologies. You will own end-to-end product testing, define risk-based plans, and translate customer needs into actionable technical recommendations across diverse crops worldwide.

The role requires on-site presence with about 10% home office and up to 10% travel within Europe, collaborating with PT&E and CPRD teams to drive

Qualifikationen

• University degree in agronomy, biology, agricultural engineering, or related scientific or engineering discipline; an MSc and/or PhD is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of crop protection application technologies, agronomy and product-use practices.
• Ability to define test strategies, interpret technical data and provide clear recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management, analytical thinking, innovation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Practical, customer-focused mindset with strong attention to safety and data quality.
• Demonstrates a proactive and adaptable personality, showing Accountability for outcomes, Curiosity to explore and improve, Collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders, and Courage to raise concerns, challenge assumptions constructively and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage. Additional languages are beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Own Fit-for-Use testing from definition of product design specification through execution, data analysis, interpretation, and communication.
• Define risk-based test plans, methods, acceptance criteria and evidence requirements appropriate to each phase of product development.
• Provide Application Technology expertise to support product development across the stage plan.
• Identify application risks, compatibility issues and customer needs early, and take Accountability for driving appropriate actions to resolution
• Foster open Collaboration throughout PT&E while connecting with other CPRD and Commercial functions to enable differentiated product-development outcomes
• Bring a Curious mindset to problem-solving by exploring alternative approaches, emerging technologies and data sources to identify effective application solutions.
• Show Courage in technical discussions by raising risks early, challenging assumptions constructively and making evidence-based recommendations.
• Anticipate developments in equipment, automation, digital, precision application and delivery systems, and translate them into new testing capabilities or product opportunities.
• Develop improved test methods, technical solutions and application concepts that strengthen product performance, customer experience and sustainability.
• Accountable for application and laboratory operations, working closely with the site workshop and external service providers to coordinate maintenance and equipment upgrades.
• Drive innovation in product development by looking for opportunities in automation, data capture and analyses, and digital tools
• Champion a strong HSE culture by making health, safety and environmental responsibility integral to all laboratory and field activities, proactively identifying risks and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Data quality

Collaboration

Adaptability

Courage

Curiosity

Accountability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in agronomy

MSc/PhD preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Syngenta in Muenchwilen, Switzerland, is seeking a Principal Scientist – Application Technology to lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge application technologies. You will own end-to-end product testing, define risk-based plans, and translate customer needs into actionable technical recommendations across diverse crops worldwide.

The role requires on-site presence with about 10% home office and up to 10% travel within Europe, collaborating with PT&E and CPRD teams to drive