Quality Control Technician

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Nampa, ID.

This role will be responsible for supporting laboratory activities related to testing of vegetable crops with an emphasis conducting testing on vegetable seeds. This effort is to support Quality Control testing for basic and commercial seeds with the goal of delivering a customer focused world class supply.

Accountabilities:

• Provide support for HSE compliance and continuous improvement for all QC testing activities.
• Perform assigned tasks in the workroom to meet demand levels and ensure optimum capacity is met. Examples of supporting tasks include dishes, paper prep, treating seeds and more as assigned.
• Support testing activities in the quality control laboratories that requires repeated motions for manual sowing and evaluation of vegetable seeds (i.e., sweet corn, beans, peas, watermelon, etc.).
• Participate in seed testing processes that are conducted in accordance with the Syngenta protocols and the accrediting agencies for each lab.
• Support QC laboratory and testing activities as required by testing volumes which may require overtime to meet business demands.
• Support complaint and claims investigations through diagnostic testing and other support.
• Communicate sample test results and maintain accurate records using computer-based technologies.
• Provide testing support and analysis in making quality decisions related to inventory disposition that is compliance with Syngenta's risk management policies, codes of practice, standards, and KPIs.
• Support the development and validation of new physiology testing methodology.

Required:

• Hands-on experience with laboratory processes for seed testing.
• Knowledge of Quality Control Laboratory Processes.
• Experience in an international work environment; Ability to deal with various and diverse cultures and work habits.
• High school diploma/HBO or higher education in biological science or related area preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory or quality testing related function, (preferably in a seed company).
• Must have good computer skills, particularly in Excel, SAP, and/or other databases.
• Fluent in English.

Desired:

• Manual dexterity for repeated motions of sowing and evaluating vegetable seeds.
• Inspiring team member with good communication skills.
• Analytical skills well developed.
• Intercultural sensitivity.
• Customer focused.
• Quality conscious and service minded.
• Able to cope with pressure and conflicting demands.
• Problem solving ability and decision-making skills.
• Ability to deal with multicultural differences.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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.

WL: 2B

#LI-Onsite