Lead Analytical Scientist - Advanced Method Development

SICPA SA

Prilly

On-site

CHF 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

SICPA SA in Prilly, Switzerland seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead and advance complex analytical developments. You will drive method development, validation and optimization, act as scientific referent, and guide investigations across R&D, production, quality and client teams.

The role requires a PhD in Analytical Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience, leadership of large projects, and fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry with minimum 5 years of relevant industrial experience.
  • Proven experience in leading complex analytical projects.
  • Strong expertise in method development and validation.
  • Experience in an ISO 17025 environment is an advantage.
  • Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

  • Act as scientific referent for critical analytical activities.
  • Develop, validate, and optimize advanced analytical methods.
  • Define analytical strategies for complex problem-solving.
  • Lead analytical investigations and support operations (troubleshooting, root cause analysis, customer support).
  • Support ISO 17025 compliance activities.
  • Laboratory staff and contribute to competency development among the team members.
  • Represent the analytical laboratory in cross-functional and strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical leadership
Project management
Stakeholder communication
Fluent English & French

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Pyrolysis-GC-MS
LC-MS
ATR-FTIR
ICP-OES
XRF

Job description

SICPA SA in Prilly, Switzerland seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead and advance complex analytical developments. You will drive method development, validation and optimization, act as scientific referent, and guide investigations across R&D, production, quality and client teams.

The role requires a PhD in Analytical Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience, leadership of large projects, and fluency in English and French.

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