Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist

At its worldwide locations, Siegfried offers its employees exciting career opportunities in an international environment. We foster multidisciplinary collaboration and encourage our employees to actively shape and influence their careers. This approach, combined with our dynamic work environment, makes Siegfried an attractive employer.

Your Role

Siegfried has a wide range of development and multipurpose production facilities for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). In a 3-shift operation (Mon-Fri) or 4-shift operation, you will be responsible in the pilot plants of chemical development for

• the production of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients
• development and scale-up (Scale up, Small Scale) in the pilot plants
• scaling up newly developed chemical processes in the mini-pilot (10 l - 30 l)
• independent operation of PLC/PMS and pneumatically controlled systems
• independent execution of multi-step syntheses according to operating instructions while adhering to cGMP and hygiene regulations
• operation of all ancillary facilities in the chemical-pharmaceutical sector
• documentation of all activities in a GMP-compliant and correct manner
• compliance with all safety-related requirements
• cleaning of the facilities
• execution of simple maintenance and revision work

Your Profile

• Qualification as a Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist EFZ, Chemical Operator, Dipl. Chemical Technologist
• Professional experience in operating (multipurpose) systems and control systems in chemical or pharmaceutical production
• Knowledge of the basic operations of chemical production (preparation, dosing, crystallization, filtration, distillation, and separation, etc.)
• Willingness to work shifts
• High safety and quality awareness as well as willingness to be flexible and to continue education in the workplace
• Reliable, precise, and clean working style
• Experience in a GMP-regulated work environment is an advantage
• Broad experience in operating PLC systems (Siemens S5 + S7)
• MS Office knowledge
• Fluent German skills
• Team ability

Our Benefits

• Shift allowance for 13 months: Your shift work is rewarded year-round with us
• Travel compensation: We provide a fair contribution for your commute
• Free parking: You can park conveniently and free of charge directly at the location
• Health insurance: Benefit from up to 10% discount on supplementary insurances with our partners for you and your relatives
• Child allowance: Siegfried AG increases the statutory child allowance by 10% – for a noticeable relief for young families
• Family allowance: Employees entitled to child or education allowances receive an additional monthly family allowance
• Reka money: Receive Reka checks with a 20% discount – ideal for leisure and vacations
• Pension fund: Our company-owned pension scheme is solidly established and provides excellent security
• Staff restaurant & cafeteria: Enjoy fresh and varied meals daily at discounted prices. For late or night shifts, vending machines with freshly prepared menus are available around the clock
• Central location: Our site is located in close proximity to the train station and is optimally connected to public transport

Working at Siegfried

The working environment at Siegfried is dynamic and international. With a highly professional and motivated team, the company operates in a forward-looking business field. Siegfried has a unique culture that leverages cultural differences to gain a competitive advantage. Siegfried places the highest value on a flexible, diverse, and discrimination-free work environment where employees can develop personally and professionally, drive innovations, and achieve peak performance. We strive to create a work environment where employees can take on challenging tasks and associated responsibilities that best serve their personal and professional development and benefit from the success of our company. The company policies regarding compensation and development opportunities apply equally to all Siegfried locations. Additional working conditions are based on site-specific circumstances, legislation, and practices.

Who We Are

In the midst of people's lives - across the world The Siegfried Group is one of the world's leading Custom Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), developing and producing pharmaceutical active ingredients (API), intermediates, and finished medicinal products. As our core competence, we successfully integrate chemical and pharmaceutical expertise into a single business model. The name Siegfried stands for the highest quality, efficiency, flexibility, and safety. With branches in Europe, Asia, and North America, we serve a broad global customer base, from large international pharmaceutical companies to small biotech firms. For them, we develop and produce product innovations on a large scale up to the finished product. We seamlessly integrate our offering into the customers' value chain. Our comprehensive range of services extends from early research and development services such as synthesis, scale-up, formulation development, stability studies, and method development to production services ranging from preclinical R&D material for clinical trial purposes to commercial production. We are capable of producing about 200 of the approximately 1500 registered active ingredients used in medicine. In addition, we produce 20 percent of the global demand for caffeine. Almost 1 billion people come into contact with Siegfried products.

What We Do in Zofingen

At our headquarters in Zofingen, we develop and produce active ingredients (API) and corresponding intermediates. This also includes the production of highly effective active ingredients. Furthermore, we offer chemical process development as well as pharmaceutical services. We supply our global clientele with exemplary Swiss quality and work fully compliant with cGMP and SGU standards.