Quality Control Technician

Job Description

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Production and Supply team is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician located in Nampa, Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for HSE compliance and continuous improvement for all QC testing activities.
• Perform assigned tasks in the seed health laboratory to meet demand levels and ensure optimum capacity is met.
• Participate in seed testing processes that are conducted in accordance with the Syngenta protocols and the National Seed Health System Rules.
• Support QC laboratory and testing activities as required by testing volumes.
• Support complaint and claims investigations as determined by method demands for samples.
• Communicate sample test results and maintain accurate records.
• Provide testing support and analysis in making quality decisions related to inventory disposition that is compliance with Syngenta’s risk management policies, standards, and KPIs.
• Support the development and validation of new seed health testing methodology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support HSE compliance and continuous improvement for all QC testing activities
• Must obtain and maintain Idaho Pesticide and Chemigation applicator license within 6 months of hire
  
  

Qualifications

• Effectively interact with members of the seed health team to complete lab-based testing
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of quality control testing and how the results of the lab impact product quality.
• Ensure that all testing results are completed according to the Syngenta protocol and results are reported accurately in a timely manner
• Thorough knowledge of Syngenta global protocols
• Facilitate communication between planning, QC, and 3rd party test providers
  
  

Critical knowledge

• Hands on experience with laboratory processes for seed health testing
• Knowledge of Quality Control Laboratory Processes
• Experience in an international work environment; Ability to deal with various and diverse cultures and work habits.
• Fluent in English
  
  

Critical Experience

• BS or higher in biological science or related area preferred, but not required
• Experience in a laboratory or quality testing related function, (preferably in a seed company).
• Previous greenhouse and/or growth chamber experience preferred, but not required
• Must have good computer skills, particularly in Excel, SAP, and/or other databases
  
  

Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities

• Inspiring team member with good communicative skills.
• Analytical skills well developed.
• Intercultural sensitivity
• Customer Focused
• Quality conscious and service minded
• Able to cope with pressure and conflicting demands
• Good organizational skills
• Problem solving ability and decision making
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
  
  

WL 2B

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.