Senior Laboratory Technician - Exploratory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Manpower; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician for Exploratory Analytical Chemistry. You will perform autonomous laboratory tests using GC/LC-MS/MS, generate high-quality data for exploratory analyses, and support special projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring supply continuity, training colleagues, and leading medium-scope projects while complying with PMI policies and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in analytical chemistry or equivalent.
• Hands-on expertise in GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS techniques is required.
• Knowledge of method development principles and practices is required.
• Proficiency in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform autonomously laboratory tests to generate accurate data for exploratory analyses and projects.
• Operate GC or LC with MS/MS for targeted investigations and maintain equipment.
• Ensure supplies, troubleshoot instruments, and uphold EHS rules.
• Author work instructions and train colleagues on analytical techniques.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to provide updates and technical input.
• Lead medium-scope project activities and suggest method improvements.
• Ensure compliance with PMI policies and protection of confidential information.

Skills

GC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

Method development

Bilingual French/English

Education

CFC in technical area, analytical chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to join Philip Morris? We're looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician - Exploratory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

YOUR DAILY TASKS

1. Perform autonomously laboratory tests to generate accurate, high-quality data supporting exploratory analyses, special projects, and/or proficiency test studies. Execute analyses using GC or LC technologies coupled to MS or MS/MS for targeted investigations.
2. Ensure sufficient quantities of supplies for continuous laboratory operation. Maintain and troubleshoot medium to high complexity laboratory equipment.
3. Proactively interact with all stakeholders to provide updates and technical expertise when required.
4. Author work instructions and train colleagues on analytical techniques and laboratory procedures.
5. Adhere to all EHS rules, policies and procedures
6. Perform and lead project activities of medium scope and complexity within the specialized field. Suggest improvements for methods, processes, products, systems, materials, and/or equipment.
7. Carry out all of the activities ensuring that PMI Compliance Policies, standards, and laws relating to these activities are fully respected, integrated and understood by stakeholders, and apply adequate processes to ensure the protection of information of a confidential nature.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education:

• CFC in technical area, analytical chemistry or equivalent*

• If the required certification is not present, the incumbent is having the proper knowledge and is able to fulfill the technical competencies for this position.

Work experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in analytical chemistry or equivalent skills through demonstrated experience/education.
• Hands-on expertise in GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS techniques is required.
• Knowledge of method development principles and practices is required.

Others skills:

• Proficiency in both French and English