Job Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering 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. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

Join Syngenta’s Process Technology team (R&D | PTAI-QC) at our Monthey site and contribute to a development project with real industrial impact. This internship is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative, international environment where safety, quality, and scientific rigor are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Process Technology Intern, you will support an ongoing process development project by performing laboratory and/or production-related tasks, generating high-quality data, and contributing to continuous improvement-under the guidance of experienced chemists and process engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the Process Technology team and with cross-functional partners to achieve project objectives
• Perform tests, experiments, and analyses according to provided instructions and protocols (with supervision)
• Ensure full compliance with HSEQ rules and quality assurance procedures
• Identify potential improvements or changes and propose ideas for development activities; discuss with line management
• Draft clear technical reports and enter results into relevant data systems
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized workplace at all times

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (or currently completing and available for an internship)
• Interest in process engineering / process chemistry and applied R&D environments

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)

• Strong learning agility and curiosity in technical topics
• Good organizational skills and ability to plan daily lab work
• Comfortable with routine interpretation of results and proposing solutions to simple technical issues
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Fluent in French and English
• Laboratory skills: Proficient
• Daily planning of laboratory work: Proficient
• Process engineering / process chemistry: Basic
• Interpretation of results & problem-solving (simple problems): Proficient
• Working and communicating with others: Proficient

Additional Information

What We Offer

• We offer a position that contributes to meaningful, high-impact work in a stimulating and international environment.
• You will join an excellent workplace with an open culture and a diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome.
• You will also have the opportunity to work with and learn from highly skilled and experienced colleagues, building strong scientific and technical excellence.

Please submit your complete application file including your CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates (if applicable).

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.

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