Head of Analytics R&D (m/f/d)

About the job

We manufacture high-quality refining chemicals, intermediates, and exclusive active ingredients for the world’s leading chemical and pharmaceutical industries. As a company with a production site in Dottikon in the canton of Aargau, we specialise in safety-critical reactions and position ourselves as a strategic development and production partner.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

With our expertise and creativity, we turn ideas into new innovative products and reliable control strategies.

For our Research and Development (R&D) department, we are looking for a

Head of Analytics R&D (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities

• Management of the Analytics R&D department as a service unit for the development and qualification of analytical methods for customer and technology projects
• Maintenance and further development of the analytical equipment park of R&D (>100 devices: HPLC, GC, HS-GC, IC, SFC, NMR, MS, XRD, KF, titration, etc.) including budget planning for future investments
• Technical, personnel and organisational leadership of the department with around 30 employees in 4 groups and resource planning in the multi-year plan
• Responsible for coordinating projects within Analytics R&D
• Contact person for internal departments (production / quality management) and customers regarding all kinds of analytical questions
• Responsible for updating and creating ISO work instructions and ensuring ISO compliance in the Analytics R&D area
• Assessment of workload and feasibility of analytical development work for customer projects
• Work preparation and distribution of projects to the available teams
• Ongoing monitoring regarding costs, quality and deadlines

 Your profile

• Completed degree as a chemist with a focus on analytical or organic chemistry
• Several years of leadership and practical experience, team player with openness to cross-functional work
• At least 10 years of experience in instrumental analytics, good technical understanding and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in German (C1) and English (written and spoken)
• Organisational talent, flexibility, initiative, reliability, independence and thorough working style
• Proactive and practice-oriented working method

Our environment

• Demanding, dynamic and performance-oriented company
• Experienced team, flat hierarchies with an open and direct working atmosphere
• Work at the production site
• Company-owned staff restaurant with affordable menus
• Directly next to the station as well as free parking spaces for employees

Are you looking for a new challenge with scope for design and responsibility? Do you dare to take on more than you can currently contribute? Are you looking for a strategically sustainable and long-term employer? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the apply button.