Senior Chemical Engineer, R&D

Arxada is a globally leading company for innovative solutions to protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, comprehensive regulatory expertise, as well as our competence in production and process development support our customers in protecting nutrition, health, and infrastructure efficiently – through chemistry and biotechnology that promote sustainability.

We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for various end markets, including Health & Nutrition, Household and Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings, as well as Wood Protection.

With customers in over 100 countries, the company achieved sales of 2 billion CHF in 2024. Arxada's headquarters are located in Basel (Switzerland). Worldwide, the company employs 3,200 employees at 24 production sites and in 14 R&D centers, all committed to the success of our customers.

To strengthen our Process Technology team within the R&D department in Visp, Switzerland, we are looking for a (Senior) Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer. In this role, you will represent and further develop expertise in chemical engineering within interdisciplinary project teams together with colleagues from R&D, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Product Marketing.

Your tasks:

• Process development and scale-up of chemical laboratory processes to production scale
• Optimization of various chemical production processes regarding yield, throughput, quality, safety, and ecology
• Support of production teams in case of problems; for example, through process data evaluation, special analyses, in-depth process knowledge, and coordination of various contacts
• Planning, supervision, and evaluation of experimental work at laboratory and pilot scale
• Consulting on technical and business decisions and solving scientific problems
• Leading, coaching, and developing laboratory technicians
• Anticipating and implementing trends and innovations in the field

Your profile:

• MSc or PhD, ideally in chemical engineering or process engineering
• Ideally relevant experience in process development and production
• Written and spoken language skills in German and English (C1 / B2)
• Proactive working style and enjoyment of interdisciplinary teamwork
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Arxada offers first-class solutions in two clearly defined areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats from microorganisms to humans and the environment. This area includes five independent business units: Professional Hygiene, Household and Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings, as well as Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) supplies materials for the production of composites in electronics, aerospace, and other industries. Furthermore, the portfolio includes vitamins and nutrient components, high-performance chemical intermediates, as well as raw materials for a variety of demanding applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered equally regardless of skin color, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.