CQ Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Debiopharm International SA
Martigny
Key information
- Publication date:08 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Martigny
Job summary
Debiopharm is a Swiss biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology. Join a dynamic team with excellent growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.
Tasks
- Perform chemical analyses using UPLC, HPLC, and other methods.
- Document activities and manage laboratory equipment per GMP standards.
- Collaborate on method transfer and validation for analytical processes.
Skills
- CFC in chemistry or equivalent with solid experience in analytical chemistry.
- Experience with liquid chromatography and analytical techniques.
- Strong organizational skills and problem-solving orientation.
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Debiopharm is an independent biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland. Mainly active in oncology and infectious diseases, Debiopharm aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Debiopharm Research & Manufacturing SA, based in Martigny, is a pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing company equipped with GMP-compliant facilities and certified by major regulatory authorities. As the group's center of expertise in therapeutic chemistry, the company is the world leader in injectable products based on polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA).
To strengthen its "Quality Control Chemistry" laboratory, Debiopharm Research & Manufacturing S.A. in Martigny is looking for a:
CQ CHEMISTRY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Daytime hours – Monday to Friday
Join the CQ Projects team, which acts as a dynamic interface between analytical development and routine quality control.
Your Responsibilities:
- Perform chemical analyses in the laboratory (UPLC, HPLC, Dissolution, particle size, water content, TOC, pH, TLC, etc.).
- Work on and document activities related to analyses, equipment management, and laboratory operations according to GMP.
- Actively participate in the transfer, validation, and optimization of analytical methods (HPLC/UPLC, dissolution, etc.).
- Conduct non-routine analyses and stability studies for clinical phase projects.
- Adopt an analytical development-oriented approach and be proactive in proposing technical improvements during clinical phases.
- Collaborate closely with R&D teams to facilitate the introduction of new products to the CQ laboratory.
- Document tests rigorously while demonstrating flexibility in managing changing priorities related to the "project" mode.
- Participate in the control of documentation related to sector analyses.
- Participate in investigations/actions related to deviations (RD/OOT/OOS/CAPA).
- Participate in various company projects involving CQ Chemistry.
- Perform other responsible tasks as needed by the sector, while maintaining significant operational analytical activity.
Your Profile:
- Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) as a chemistry laboratory technician or equivalent with proven experience in analytical chemistry, preferably in quality control (QC) within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Professional experience in liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC).
- Good knowledge of Waters UPLC and Agilent HPLC as well as Empower software.
- Mastery of analytical techniques and physico-chemical methods.
- Ability to manage assignments independently or in a team with strong adaptability, organization, and priority management skills, as well as a problem-solving orientation.
- Driven in continuous improvement (LEAN), customer-oriented, and efficiency-focused.
- Good writing skills and ease of communication.
