Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century, we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

As a member of our NCE-CDMO Technical Evaluation & Development team at Arxada in Visp, Switzerland, you will be responsible for the development and scale-up of our new chemical processes in laboratory scale and actively support their implementation in commercial scale. This includes the experimental planning and execution as well as data analysis, writing of research reports, preparation of customer presentations and documentation. The diversified responsibilities of your role comprise also the supervision of laboratory professionals, training of interns as well as the continuous optimization of lab workflows. You will work in interdisciplinary teams with a high level of commitment and contribute to the ongoing development of our CDMO business and the overall success of Arxada.

Essential Job Functions:

• Full responsibility for the development, implementation of procedures and processes in the field of chemical synthesis and process up-scaling
• Demonstrating scientific and technical leadership at project level
• Planning and supervising experimental lab work in batch, semi batch and continuous mode
• Collecting, summarizing and analyzing data to prepare reports and making presentations to disseminate best practice throughout the function
• Involved in customer meetings and developing customer relationships
• Might be involved in project management in his area
• Full responsibility in managing, developing and coaching 1-3 lab technicians
• Anticipation, evaluation and implementation of trends and innovations in the area of expertise
   

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced degree in organic chemistry (preferred Ph.D. or equivalent qualification such as a M.Sc. including industrial experience)
• Significant knowledge of process development and a high technical understanding of chemical processes on industrial level
• Excellent communication skills in English and German as well as basic knowledge in project management complete your profile
• Ability to enjoy experimental work in the laboratory and contributing to the success of our dynamic interdisciplinary group
• Structured way of working and high problem solving ability
• Experience in design of experiments (DoE) approaches and statistical analysis as well as
• Experience with continuous process concepts and scale-up to multi mt-scale is a plus

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
 

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

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