Bubendorf
Chemist Optimisation and Troubleshooting Laboratory Peptide Active Ingredients (a) 100%
- 17 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 4416 Bubendorf
About the job
Bachem is a publicly listed technology company focused on peptide chemistry, offering a comprehensive range of services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Bachem specialises in the development of innovative, efficient manufacturing processes and the reliable production of peptide-based pharmaceutical active ingredients. An extensive catalogue of biochemicals for research purposes and exclusive customer syntheses complement the offering. With headquarters in Switzerland and branches in Europe and the USA, the company operates worldwide and possesses the industry’s greatest experience and expertise. In collaboration with its customers, Bachem places the highest value on quality, innovation, and partnership.
Chemist Optimisation and Troubleshooting Laboratory Peptide Active Ingredients (a) 100%
To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly seeking highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in Technical Operations, we are looking for a dedicated Chemist Optimisation and Troubleshooting Laboratory Peptide Active Ingredients (a) 100%
Your Responsibilities:
- Establishment and commissioning of an optimisation and troubleshooting laboratory with future leadership of a team of chemical laboratory technicians
- Independent execution and evaluation of experimental investigations on a laboratory scale to optimise key process steps and technologies
- SPPS-related process optimisation and execution of manual SPPS syntheses
- Planning, execution, and optimisation of peptide resin cleavages
- Optimisation of work-up and isolation processes
- Conducting sample purifications and deviation investigations (technical and chemical troubleshooting)
- Production, characterisation, and evaluation of reference materials including elucidation of relevant impurities
- Close collaboration with production to sustainably stabilise processes and increase manufacturing efficiency
- Structured documentation of work and derivation of actionable measures for production operations
Your Profile
- PhD in Chemistry (ideally organic chemistry) or at least 3 years of professional experience in the chemical/pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge and practical experience in peptide chemistry
- Hands-on mentality, independent and structured working style in a laboratory environment
- Ability to independently structure complex issues, derive measures, and act as a technical contact person in TechOps
- Strong problem-solving skills in a GMP-related environment
- Excellent understanding of chemical processes as well as analytical-conceptual thinking
- Team-oriented, reliable, and responsible working style with high interface competence
- Strong quality and safety awareness
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
Our Offer
- Varied and interesting tasks in a collegial and committed team
- A role anchored in TechOps with direct influence on production stability and product quality
- Close collaboration with interdisciplinary expert teams from development, production, and analytics
- Modern laboratory infrastructure and the opportunity to sustainably improve and shape processes
- Attractive employment conditions and development prospects
- 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as the possibility for additional voluntary pension provision with our savings plan
- Various free sports activities on the Bachem campus
Would you like to drive innovation forward with us? Have we sparked your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.
Learn more about the Bachem Group and be inspired by our inspiring working environment at our location in Bubendorf!
