Senior Analytical Chemist

SICPA; Prilly; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader in trust technologies

International projects

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

SICPA in Switzerland seeks a PhD-level Analytical Chemistry Leader to drive advanced analytical developments across R&D, production and quality. You will own analytical decisions, guide complex investigations, and ensure robust, compliant laboratory activities in an ISO 17025 environment.

You will mentor staff, shape analytical strategies, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on international projects, delivering science-driven value and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry with 5+ years of industrial experience.
• Proven experience leading complex analytical projects.
• Strong method development and validation expertise.
• ISO 17025 experience is a plus.
• 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.
• Mentor laboratory staff and contribute to competency development among the team members.
• Represent the analytical laboratory in cross-functional and strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Method development

ISO 17025 experience

English

French

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Pyrolysis-GC-MS

LC-MS

ATR-FTIR

ICP-OES

XRF

Job description

You drive and strengthen the laboratory’s scientific capabilities by leading complex analytical developments, supporting critical investigations, and enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple stakeholders (R&D, production, quality, and clients).

You act as a trusted scientific expert, taking ownership of analytical decisions and contributing to the resolution of high-impact technical challenges.

In this position, you bring expertise, autonomy, and leadership in addressing complex analytical problems, while ensuring the robustness, continuous improvement, and long-term sustainability of laboratory activities.

Key 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
• Mentor laboratory staff and contribute to competency development among the team members
• Represent the analytical laboratory in cross-functional and strategic projects

Analytical Challenges

• Solve complex, non-standard analytical problems
• Develop innovative approaches for complex matrices (inks, polymers...)
• Combine multiple analytical techniques (Pyrolysis-GC-MS, LC-MS, ATR-FTIR, ICP-OES, XRF...)
• Investigate chemical mechanisms (reactions, degradation, interactions)
• Identify and overcome analytical limitations through alternative approaches
• Directly contribute to innovation and business value creation

Profile

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry with minimum 5 years of relevant industrial experience, or equivalent combination of experience and expertise
• Proven experience in leading complex analytical projects
• Strong expertise in method development and validation
• Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 environment is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical thinking, autonomy, and scientific leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English and French

Job description:

The Role

You drive and strengthen the laboratory’s scientific capabilities by leading complex analytical developments, supporting critical investigations, and enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple stakeholders (R&D, production, quality, and clients).

You act as a trusted scientific expert, taking ownership of analytical decisions and contributing to the resolution of high-impact technical challenges.

In this position, you bring expertise, autonomy, and leadership in addressing complex analytical problems, while ensuring the robustness, continuous improvement, and long-term sustainability of laboratory activities.

Key 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
• Mentor laboratory staff and contribute to competency development among the team members
• Represent the analytical laboratory in cross-functional and strategic projects

Analytical Challenges

• Solve complex, non-standard analytical problems
• Develop innovative approaches for complex matrices (inks, polymers...)
• Combine multiple analytical techniques (Pyrolysis-GC-MS, LC-MS, ATR-FTIR, ICP-OES, XRF...)
• Investigate chemical mechanisms (reactions, degradation, interactions)
• Identify and overcome analytical limitations through alternative approaches
• Directly contribute to innovation and business value creation

Profile

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry with minimum 5 years of relevant industrial experience, or equivalent combination of experience and expertise
• Proven experience in leading complex analytical projects
• Strong expertise in method development and validation
• Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 environment is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical thinking, autonomy, and scientific leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English and French

We offer:

WHY JOIN US?

• Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.
• Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects.
• Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.