Laboratory Technician 4-Shift

14 March 2026
5 – 100%
CH - Visp

Job summary

Arxada leads in innovative solutions for global protection.

Tasks

Conduct time-sensitive quality control tests in a lab.
Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal protocols.
Support smooth operations and continuous improvement in QC.

Skills

Completed vocational training in lab, chemistry, or analytics.
Strong teamwork and communication abilities are essential.
Good computer skills with standard software proficiency.

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About the job

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 efficiently protecting nutrition, health, and infrastructure – 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, Coatings & Paints, 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 people at 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to the success of our customers.

For the location Visp, Switzerland, we are currently looking for a Shift Employee in QC. As a member of our QC shift team, you are responsible in the 4-shift system for performing and releasing time-critical samples (GC, HPLC, Titration UV, pH, etc.) in compliance with ISO and internal guidelines. Maintenance of existing infrastructures is also part of your duties.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Independent execution, especially of time-critical IPC analyses as well as tests on products and laboratory samples (e.g., GC, HPLC, Titration, UV, pH).
Regulatory-compliant, complete documentation of all results according to ISO standards and internal guidelines.
Control and simple troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
Support of smooth processes in the QC shift laboratory and active contribution to continuous improvement.

Qualification and experience:

Completed vocational training (e.g., laboratory field, chemistry, analytics or similar).
Very good German language skills, spoken and written.
Initial experience in analytics is an advantage.
Teamwork, responsibility, resilience as well as clear and constructive communication.
High quality awareness as well as efficient, reliable, and independent working style.
Good comprehension and confident handling of potentially hazardous substances.
Proficient use of PC and common standard software.

Arxada offers a world-class portfolio in two different areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on the threat to humans and the environment from microorganisms in five different business areas: Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings, and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) supplies materials for the production of composites for the electronics, aerospace industry, and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional supplements, chemicals and high-performance intermediates as well as raw materials for a wide range of high-performance 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.

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