Lab Technician Process Development / Laborant chemische Prozessentwicklung

Arxada; Visp; Vor Ort; CHF 70’000 - 110’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global specialty chemicals company is seeking a qualified employee in chemical process development to carry out experimental work in a collaborative lab environment. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and be prepared for technical discussions, with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Organic Chemistry or relevant laboratory assistant training.
• Broad experience in laboratory synthesis and production processes.
• Very good knowledge of German or English required.

Aufgaben

• Planning and executing chemical experiments with chemists and engineers.
• Collecting and processing process data on laboratory scale.
• Supervising and training new laboratory technician apprentices.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interdisciplinary cooperation

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

B.Sc./M.Sc. Organic Chemistry

Laboratory assistant training EFZ/CTA

Tools

MS Office

Computer-aided laboratory equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

We are looking for a qualified employee in the field of chemical process development and scale-up. If you have a sound education (B.Sc./M.Sc. chemistry, laboratory assistant EFZ, CTA) and enjoy and are enthusiastic about experimental work in the laboratory and technical discussions with our experts, we would like to welcome you to our team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Planning and carrying out chemical experiments in collaboration with chemists and engineers in the area of process development and scale-up
• Collection and processing of process data on laboratory scale (0.5-5 litres)
• Supporting process transfers and scale-ups to our multi-purpose facilities
• Analysis and characterisation of chemical products
• Independent and problem-solving work within the framework of projects
• Maintenance and further development of the laboratory equipment park as well as the supervision of laboratory automation equipment
• Supervision and training of new team members (laboratory technician apprentices)

Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree (B.Sc./M.Sc. Organic Chemistry) or laboratory assistant training EFZ/CTA or comparable training
• High ambition to strengthen the safety culture

• Broad experience in the field of laboratory synthesis as well as in the handling of production processes is required
• Proactive working style and enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation
• Very good knowledge of German or English is required
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and an affinity for computer-aided laboratory equipment
• Experience in flow chemistry , lab automation and/or NMR spectroscopy are significant pluses

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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