Lab Technician Process Development / Laborant chemische Prozessentwicklung

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As Lab Technician Process Development in Visp, Switzerland, you can contribute by adding value and be a vital part o the ongoing growth of the business.

Essential Job Functions:  

• Planning and carrying out chemical experiments in collaboration with chemists and engineers in the area of process development and scale-up
• Collection and processing of process data on laboratory scale (0.5-5 litres)
• Supporting process transfers and scale-ups to our multi-purpose facilities
• Analysis and characterisation of chemical products
• Independent and problem-solving work within the framework of projects
• Maintenance and further development of the laboratory equipment park as well as the supervision of laboratory automation equipment
• Supervision and training of new team members (laboratory technician apprentices)

Qualifications & Experience: 

• University degree (B.Sc./M.Sc. Organic Chemistry) or laboratory assistant training EFZ/CTA or comparable training
• High ambition to strengthen the safety culture
• Broad experience in the field of laboratory synthesis as well as in the handling of production processes is required
• Proactive working style and enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation
• Very good knowledge of German or English is required
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and an affinity for computer-aided laboratory equipment
• Experience in flow chemistry, lab automation and/or NMR spectroscopy are significant pluses

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. 

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.