Lab Assistant / Junior Chemist R&D — Arxada
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 111 days ago
Role overview
About Arxada
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions to protect our world.
Our groundbreaking technologies, comprehensive regulatory expertise, and our manufacturing and process development expertise help our customers to efficiently protect food, health and infrastructure – through chemistry and biotechnology that promote sustainability.
- About Arxada
- Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions to protect our world.
- Design and implementation of laboratory experiments in cooperation with project teams
- Production and development of product formulations Laboratory synthesis in grams to kilograms
Main responsibilities
- Design and implementation of laboratory experiments in cooperation with project teams
- Production and development of product formulations Laboratory synthesis in grams to kilograms
- Analysis and characterisation of raw materials and end products
Application process
- As a member of our silver material laboratory at Arxada in Visp, Switzerland, you are planning and conducting laboratory experiments and application tests in the field of polymers and their composites in close cooperation with the project teams.
- Application tests on polymer and composite materials
- Ensuring high safety and quality standards in the laboratory
- Careful documentation of results and active exchange of knowledge in the team Requirements
- Completed training as a laboratory assistant*in EFZ, Bachelor, Master or similar qualification
- Several years of experience in chemical laboratory synthesis and formulation development
- High level of safety awareness and active contribution to safety culture
- Self-employed, structured working methods and joy in team and project work Very good German knowledge; English knowledge of advantage
Additional details
- The company employs 3,200 people worldwide at 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all of which are committed to the success of our customers.
- Production and development of product formulations Laboratory synthesis in grams to kilograms
- Careful documentation of results and active exchange of knowledge in the team
- Self-employed, structured working methods and joy in team and project work Very good German knowledge; English knowledge of advantage
- Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a high level of computer-assisted laboratory equipment Our business units
- The portfolio also includes materials for the manufacture of composites in electronics, aerospace and other industries. Equal opportunities
- All qualified applicants are equally taken into account regardless of skin colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other legally protected characteristics.
Notes and original content
- About the body
- Production and development of product formulations
- Laboratory synthesis in grams to kilograms
- Requirements
- Self-employed, structured working methods and joy in team and project work
- Very good German knowledge;
- English knowledge of advantage
- Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a high level of computer-assisted laboratory equipment
- Our business units
- The portfolio also includes materials for the manufacture of composites in electronics, aerospace and other industries.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Arxada offer for this role?
Arxada lists CHF 51'000 - 77'500 gross per year for this position in Visp. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Arxada offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Arxada during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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