Gardener Plant Production Research (m/f/d)

Job Description

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 Hiring Team is seeking a Gardener Plant Production Research (m/f/d) in Stein, Switzerland.

As a gardener in research biology, you will grow plants from seed to delivery size for our research teams, making a direct contribution to the research activities at the Stein site.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivation of high-quality plant material as the basis for reproducible biological trials
• Execution of all gardening tasks: sowing, pricking out, repotting, watering, and associated secondary tasks
• Independent monitoring and control of plant cultivation for disease and pest infestation
• Optimization of existing cultivation methods for crop plants in close coordination with the team leader
• Use of digital tools to document and support cultivation processes
• Collaboration on smaller technical projects and process improvements
• Compliance with all safety-relevant work regulations
• Active collaboration in a small, high-performing team
• Periodic Sunday and holiday shifts

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as a Gardener EFZ (Swiss Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training), Florist, Biology Laboratory Technician, or equivalent qualification
• Interest in digitalization, new technologies, and automation in the greenhouse
• Ideally, experience in cultivating various crops under greenhouse conditions with high quality requirements
• Good observational skills and a meticulous way of working
• Openness to new things and enjoyment of continuous improvement
• Good knowledge of German as well as basic knowledge of English (written and spoken)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a team and a high sense of responsibility

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Meaningful work in an international research environment with a direct contribution to food security
• Flexible working hours and an open, appreciative working atmosphere
• Internal development and further training opportunities
• Exclusive employee discounts and benefits
• Awarded as a "Friendly Work Space" – Syngenta is actively committed to the health and well-being of its employees

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your complete online application, including your CV, cover letter, diplomas, and references.