Fungicide Laboratory Technician

Are you looking for an exciting position within a great R&D Team ?

**FMC is looking for its new Fungicides Laboratory Technician in its European R&D Center, Nambsheim, Alsace, France.**

The laboratory Technician will have the responsibility to implement laboratory R&D studies at FMC European Research and Development Center, for topics related to Plant Pathology. He/she support both Synthetics and Plant Health Portfolio, and will work in close collaboration with the related Investigator to set-up protocols, implement the experiments following local FMC safety rules, analyze the results and communicate the technical reports. He/she will actively collaborate with the other fungicide lab associate during critical laboratory tests stages, like spraying, inoculation or assessments and will be locally the main technical contact for maintenance of fungal strains as well as fungicide facilities used in biofungicide tests.

**About FMC**

FMC is an agricultural sciences company that advances farming through innovative and sustainable crop protection technologies. We are investing significant resources in discovering new active ingredients, developing innovative formulations and biologicals in addition to advancing precision agricultural technologies that support sustainable farming around the world.

FMC employs around 6400 people and in EMEA we operate in 34 countries. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse background and experiences are keys to our success. Our six Core Values define who we are and how we do business: Customer-Centricity, Sustainability, Respect for People, Safety, Integrity and Agility.

**Job Responsabilities**

In collaboration with the Fungicide & BioFungicide Principal Investigator, establish study protocols, implement tests, analyze data and prepare/communicate technical reports

Responsible of maintenance of fungal strains as well as facilities used in Plant Pathology studies

Represents Fungicide group during internal/customer Site visits based on request from manager

Update Safety Working Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures related to Plant Pathology work according to relevant timelines discussed with manager

Train and manage temporary staff for laboratory fungicide or biostimulant work

Upon request from fungicide field scientist and depending on program workload, could be asked to participate to annual review and implementation of Good Experimental Practices for field trials

He/she may be involved in the preparation and follow-up of contracts related to externalized studies.

**About You**
- Bachelor’s Degree in biology with at least 3 years of experience in laboratory experiments related to plant diseases
- Technical skills in plant pathology and/or microbiology
- Willingness to develop new protocols or improve existing ones
- Ability to work on multiple bioassays/tasks in parallel and in autonomy
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Good communication skills & good level of English (written & oral)
- Management of French language is highly desirable for better integration on the site and with colleagues

**See Yourself in FMC, Be Yourself in FMC**. We strive to be an inclusive workplace where our employees reflect the community, are valued, find purpose in their work, and grow and contribute to their fullest potential.

**Are you ready to make an impact?