Analytical Laboratory Assistant

Adecco (Portugal); Stein (AR); On-site; CHF 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspace

International environment

Further education program

Job summary

Adecco Switzerland is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Assistant for a 1-year temporary assignment in Stein (Aargau). The role requires hands-on HPLC method development and validation, with reporting to stakeholders.

You will independently deliver analytical service projects using HPLC, develop protocols, and ensure safe operation of analytical equipment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelors or Masters in Analytical Chemistry with practical lab HPLC experience, and English at B2 or higher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry with practical lab experience (HPLC).
• Master's in Analytical Chemistry with HPLC experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with analytical service projects using HPLC and related techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical service projects using HPLC and other techniques with development and reporting.
• Plan and carry out analytical service operations for prioritized projects.
• Maintain safe operation of analytical equipment and ensure data traceability and reporting.

Skills

UPLC experience

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Scripting (R/Python)

Interpersonal skills

English (B2)

Education

BSc in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

MSc in Analytical Chemistry (advantage)

Tools

R Studio

Python

Job description

For aninternational company in the global agribusiness market in 4332 Stein (Aargau, Switzerland), we are lookingfor an Analytical Laboratory Assistant - temp. assignment, min. 1 year (100%)

Responsibilities

Asummary of the role is:

Toindependently deliver analytical service projects using HPLC and othertechniques, including method development, analysis and reporting to differentstakeholders within the business.

We arelooking for someone with hands-on experience of HPLC method development andvalidation, which can be from a Master’s Degree practical project or from theworkplace.

Rolepurpose

• Plan andcarry out analytical service operations for projects prioritized by the linemanager
• Deliverprojects by checking the business needs of the project sponsors, developingappropriate analytical protocols, establishing ways of managing samples,carrying out measurements, data analysis and reporting.
• Maintainand ensure correct and safe operation of analytical equipment needed for theprojects within the SCBI facility.

Accountabilities

• Carry outall work according to Stein HSE rules, raise the need for new risk assessmentsfor new work and ensure safety is the top priority.
• Deliverthe analytical workstream within service projects and deliver results to agreeddeadlines.
• Plan owntime to work efficiently across multiple projects to ensure delivery and raiseany resource issues to the line manager
• Developnew analytical methods and validate them with internal experts as required tomeet the needs of the projects
• Plancomplex, multifactorial experiments which are practically feasible
• Managesample reception and storage to avoid errors
• Carry outanalyses to a high standard, with good documentation to ensure traceability,and following own or given validated protocols according to the needs of theproject
• Ensuregood operation of the analytical equipment, raise problems and carry outtroubleshooting with technical support from the supplier if necessary
• Processand analyse raw data using existing scripts and develop new ones as neededDocumentand report findings in a professional manner
• Createanalytical metrics from expectations of the project stakeholders which mayinclude colleagues from product marketing and R&D.
• Assesstimeline and schedule tasks with agreement of the line manager
• Executeanalytical service operations and report to meet metrics

Profile

• Criticaltechnical, professional and personal capabilities
• Practicalexperience in operating modern UPLC analytical equipment, method developmentand validation
• Practicalexperience of using Design of Experiments
• Excellentinterpersonal skills and ability to explain complex results to a non-technicalaudience
• Wellorganized and personally motivated to deliver to customers
• Experience with scripting in R studio or Python and awareness of statisticalanalysis tools are an advantage
• Mustspeak English B2, but no certificate is required, other languages are anadvantage

Education:

• BachelorsDegree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemisty plus 3 years in a practicallaboratory role doing HPLC or Masters Degree in Analytical Chemistry withpractical experience doing HPLC

Benefits

• modern workspaces
• international environment
• further education program

Contact information

In case of any doubt on this vacancy (ref.: JN -102026-1193154), please contact Fabio Antonelli at 0613230745.

About us

Adecco is the market leader for staffing solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and industries. Adecco Switzerland is part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop, and hire talent in 60 countries, enabling organisations to embrace the future of work.

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