AXEPTA SA
Vaud
Analytical Chemistry Specialist (experience with Openlab)
- 03 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Vaud
About the job
On behalf of our client, active in the pharmaceutical industry, we are looking for an Analytical Chemistry Specialist to join their department based in the canton of Vaud.
Within a small team, you will contribute to the chemical characterisation of pharmaceutical packaging and the evaluation of container-content interactions to ensure product safety.
Analytical Chemistry Specialist (experience with Openlab)
Your tasks
- Conduct Extractables & Leachables (E&L) studies in the laboratory.
- Perform chemical analyses mainly by GC/MS, and occasionally by LC/MS.
- Utilise analytical data: screening, compound identification, semi-quantification and preparation of result tables.
- Design and write study protocols and reports, test procedures, work instructions and qualification documents, and participate in their review.
- Contribute to the development and optimisation of analytical methods, as well as their validation according to ICH recommendations.
- Prepare, maintain and verify equipment, ensuring compliance of the laboratory and its instruments.
- Collaborate with various internal departments and external partners.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, or equivalent training such as HES or EPF.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in trace analysis and/or volatile or semi-volatile compounds by GC/MS, ideally in pharmaceutical R&D or a comparable environment.
- Good command of GC/MS systems and experience in conducting analytical studies.
- Good knowledge of OpenLab software and GMP, GLP and ISO 17025 standards.
- Experience in Extractables & Leachables studies is an advantage.
- Good command of French and English, both spoken and written.
- Comfortable with MS Office tools, especially Excel.
