Quality Control Specialist

Syngenta Biologicals • united states, united states, us • 1m ago

Company Description

Syngenta Biologicals is a global leader in agricultural biologicals, bringing science-based innovation to offer more choices and flexibility for growers. In addition to our industry-leading technologies, unparalleled research expertise, and global commercial capabilities, we actively forge collaborations to help bring innovation into the hands of farmers, faster. Through our legacy company, Valagro, an innovation pioneer in the field of biostimulants, we have a proud 40-year history of offering farmers innovative solutions that are safe for people and nature.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking for a Quality control Specialist for the Valagro Manufacturing team in Orangeburg, SC.

The resource will be responsible for carrying out classical and instrumental analytical chemical determinations, physical and physico-chemical level of raw materials and production samples taken from plants, using specialized chemical techniques from the fertilizer area.

This position will be on site in South Carolina. Optimal support location for the territory is in the Orangeburg area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The resource will ensure that the chemical laboratory, under development within the production site’s quality control area, focuses on delivering real-time analytical data on raw materials and production processes. This includes controlling critical chemical parameters to minimize the risk of out-of-specification occurrences, reduce waste, and optimize the release time for finished products.
The resource will be responsible for sample preparation and handling techniques, conducting chemical analyses, and executing experiments in strict adherence to established protocols. A solid understanding of ethical standards and strict adherence to safe laboratory practices will be required to ensure a secure, reliable working environment aligned with industry ethical and safety principles.
The resource will also manage non-conformance events by identifying and addressing any deviations encountered during production or customer complaints, working closely with cross-functional teams to determine root causes and develop actionable solutions to mitigate future non-compliance incidents.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or degree in technical/scientific field (chemical is preferred)

Base chemical knowledge

At least 1-2 years' experience in analytical laboratories (preferably in the fertilizer field)

Good knowledge of analytical and instrumental chemical theory and techniques such as IC, analyzers and titrators

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data

Report writing skills

Good communication and team working skills

Additional Information

What We Offer:

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401k plan with company match
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, 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.