Lab Assistant/ Junior Chemist R&T — Arxada
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 149 days ago
Role overview
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.
We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for various end markets, including health & nutrition, household and personal care, professional hygiene, paints & coatings, and wood protection.
- 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.
- & experience
- Completed training as a laboratory assistantin EFZ, Bachelor, Master or comparable qualification
Key requirements
- & experience
- Completed training as a laboratory assistant*in EFZ, Bachelor, Master or comparable qualification
- Multi-year experience in chemical laboratory synthesis and formulation development
- A high level of security awareness and active contribution to the safety culture
- Self-employed, structured working methods and joy in team and project work Very good German skills; English skills are advantageous
- Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and A-Hinness to computer-aided laboratory equipment
- Arxada offers first-class solutions in two clearly defined areas:
- M.C.C. (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms for humans and the environment.
- This division comprises five separate business areas: professional hygiene, household and personal care, wood protection, paints & coatings, and material protection.
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. Main tasks
- Planning and carrying out laboratory experiments in cooperation with project teams
- Production and further development of product formulations Laboratory synthesis in grams to kilograms
- Analysis and characterisation of raw materials and end products
- Conducting application tests on polymer and composite materials
- Ensuring high safety and quality standards in the laboratory
- Careful documentation of results and active knowledge exchange in the team
- The portfolio also includes vitamins and nutrient components, high-performance chemical intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of demanding applications.
Additional details
- 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.
- Production and further development of product formulations Laboratory synthesis in grams to kilograms Qualifications & experience
- Self-employed, structured working methods and joy in team and project work Very good German skills; English skills are advantageous
- 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
- Main tasks
- Production and further development of product formulations
- Laboratory synthesis in grams to kilograms
- Qualifications & experience
- Self-employed, structured working methods and joy in team and project work
- Very good German skills;
- English skills are advantageous
Questions about this listing
What salary does Arxada offer for this role?
Arxada lists CHF 55'000 - 92'000 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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