Senior Analytical Chemist: Lead Methods & Innovation

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

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.