Chemist; PhD (m/f/d), 100%
- 03 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
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Our client is a globally active innovative high-tech company headquartered in the Basel area. We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a talented and highly motivated individual for the Upscaling & Process Development team (display materials).
Benefits
- 40-hour week
- Flexible working hours
- Free parking
Tasks
- Synthesis and characterisation of innovative molecules and polymers used in advanced display technologies
- Investigation and improvement of reaction performance, yield, purity, productivity and process robustness
- Design, development and optimisation of scalable and cost-efficient chemical processes from laboratory to small series production
- Development, evaluation and validation of alternative chemical synthesis routes
- Collaboration with manufacturing teams to ensure successful implementation of new processes
- Strong support of internal small series manufacturing activities
- Creation and analysis of data, interpretation and reporting of results
- Preparation of operating instructions and technical documentation
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry (knowledge in polymer chemistry would be an advantage)
- Proven experience in organic synthesis and characterisation techniques
- Practical laboratory experience with strong experimental demands
- Ideally more than 3 years of professional experience in the chemical, polymer, speciality chemicals or related industry
- Experience in process development, reaction optimisation or scale-up activities would be an advantage
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Scientific creativity and innovative thinking
- Ability to work independently while effectively cooperating in multidisciplinary teams
- Very good English skills, spoken and written
Questions?
If you have any questions, Renato Imboden is happy to assist you by phone at +41 61 269 90 65. Renato ImbodenRecruitment Business Partner renato.imboden@edp-basel.ch+41 61 269 90 65
