Analytical Lab Specialist

B-Hive Switzerland; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

B-Hive Switzerland is seeking an Analytical Lab Specialist in Basel to lead analytical service projects, develop and validate HPLC methods, and design robust experiments. You will handle samples, manage data, and ensure safety and quality in a dynamic, client-facing team environment.

The role requires hands-on HPLC/UPLC experience, scripting in R or Python, and strong collaboration skills to deliver precise results for life sciences projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry with 3 years of hands-on HPLC laboratory experience
• Hands-on experience in HPLC method development and validation
• Practical experience with modern UPLC analytical equipment and with Design of Experiments
• Ability to work in compliance with HSE rules and to make safety a top priority
• Experience with scripting in R Studio or Python and knowledge of statistical analysis tools is an asset
• English at B2 level (no certificate required); other languages are an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex results to a non-technical audience
• Well organized and self-motivated, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out analytical service projects prioritized by the line manager, delivering results within agreed timelines
• Clarify business needs with project sponsors and develop suitable analytical protocols and sample management approaches
• Develop new analytical methods and validate them with internal experts according to project needs
• Design complex, multifactorial experiments that are feasible in practice
• Receive and store samples carefully to prevent errors
• Perform HPLC and other analyses to a high standard of quality, with thorough documentation to ensure traceability
• Maintain analytical equipment, report issues and troubleshoot with vendor technical support when needed
• Process and analyze raw data using existing scripts and develop new ones as required, then present results professionally

Skills

HPLC experience

UPLC experience

R Studio / Python scripting

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Customer-centric

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Master's degree in analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

Design of Experiments

Job description

Becoming part of a multi-specialized engineering company (life sciences, process industry, and manufacturing), where people and innovation are at the heart of every project.

In Switzerland, where quality of life meets industrial excellence, we are building with our collaborators an adventure based on:

• Team spirit and mutual support
• Care and stability
• Personal growth and professional development

Your project

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Analytical Lab Specialist to join a major project with one of our clients.

Your main responsibilities

• Plan and carry out analytical service projects prioritized by the line manager, delivering results within agreed timelines
• Clarify business needs with project sponsors and develop suitable analytical protocols and sample management approaches
• Develop new analytical methods and validate them with internal experts according to project needs
• Design complex, multifactorial experiments that are feasible in practice
• Receive and store samples carefully to prevent errors
• Perform HPLC and other analyses to a high standard of quality, with thorough documentation to ensure traceability
• Maintain analytical equipment, report issues and troubleshoot with vendor technical support when needed
• Process and analyze raw data using existing scripts and develop new ones as required, then present results professionally

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry with 3 years of hands-on HPLC laboratory experience, or Master's degree in analytical chemistry with practical HPLC experience.
• Hands-on experience in HPLC method development and validation, gained through a Master's project or in a professional setting; additional experience is an asset.
• Practical experience with modern UPLC analytical equipment and with Design of Experiments.
• Ability to work in compliance with HSE rules and to make safety a top priority.
• Experience with scripting in R Studio or Python and knowledge of statistical analysis tools is an asset.
• English at B2 level (no certificate required); other languages are an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex results to a non-technical audience.
• Well organized and self-motivated, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Only candidates of Swiss or EU/EFTA nationality, or those holding a valid Swiss residence and work permit, will be considered.

• A close-knit and ambitious team, where every member is essential to our collective success.
• A hive of multi-specialized engineering expertise , enriched by diverse projects and recognized know-how.
• A stimulating and caring environment, with training opportunities and career growth.
• The chance to grow in Switzerland, a country where innovation, work-life balance, and international openness go hand in hand.

Ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to high-impact projects?