Senior Analytical Chemist – Methods Lead & Innovation

SICPA

Prilly

On-site

CHF 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SICPA in Prilly, Switzerland seeks a PhD-level Analytical Chemistry leader to drive advanced analytical developments, support investigations, and enable data-driven decisions across R&D, production, quality, and clients.

The role requires ownership of analytical decisions, leadership in method development/validation, and ensuring ISO 17025 compliance, with fluency in English and French. You will mentor staff and contribute to cross-functional strategic projects.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with 5+ years in industry
  • Proven leadership of complex analytical projects
  • Strong method development and validation expertise
  • Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques
  • ISO 17025 experience is a plus
  • Strong analytical thinking, autonomy, leadership
  • 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 problems
  • Lead analytical investigations and support operations
  • Support ISO 17025 compliance activities
  • Mentor laboratory staff and drive competency
  • Represent the lab in cross-functional projects

Skills

Analytical leadership
Method development
Data interpretation
Cross-functional collaboration
Fluent in English and French

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

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

Job description

SICPA in Prilly, Switzerland seeks a PhD-level Analytical Chemistry leader to drive advanced analytical developments, support investigations, and enable data-driven decisions across R&D, production, quality, and clients.

The role requires ownership of analytical decisions, leadership in method development/validation, and ensuring ISO 17025 compliance, with fluency in English and French. You will mentor staff and contribute to cross-functional strategic projects.

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