Job Description

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.



About Us

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. 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 Formulations and Applications Technology team is currently seeking Laboratory Intern in Platsville, Ontario. As a Laboratory Intern, you will work alongside our formulations and application team to support critical crop protection research, specifically through lab operations and logistics.

Accountabilities

• Support R&D sample logistics through procurement, packaging and shipment of chemical test items.
• Support efficient lab operations by contributing to equipment maintenance, chemical inventory, and lab hygiene.
• Function individually and as part of a team to support chemical research and application engineering projects at the Honeywood Research Facility.
• Evaluate prototype crop protection formulations using physiochemical and digital assays.
• Complete pilot scale trials investigating sprayer performance in the lab and in the field.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to develop novel formulations and application equipment for the Canadian market.

Duration: February 2023 - June 2023

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A positive attitude and excitement for learning
• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or related field
• 'G' class license
• Ability to repetitively lift a max of 20lbs at one time and work in sustained awkward postures
• Must be comfortable standing or walking, bending, kneeling or working in awkward positions and lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling medium to heavy weight materials
• Must be comfortable working indoors in inclement test environments, both high & low temperatures
• Handling and use of chemical test substances with full personal protective equipment including various respirators.

You might also have:

• Previous relevant summer experience is considered an asset, however all experience levels and academic disciplines are welcome to apply
• Highly Organized with ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated history of versatility and adaptability in a professional, educational, or community setting.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, presentations)

Additional Information

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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Syngenta Contact Information:
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