Laboratory Assistant (Analytical Chemistry, HPLC)

Location: Stein, Switzerland; on-site

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a Stein-based client in the manufacturing and pharma sector.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver analytical service projects using HPLC and related techniques from method development through analysis and reporting.
• Develop, optimise, and validate analytical methods according to project requirements and internal standards.
• Manage sample reception and storage, perform measurements and data analysis, and maintain clear documentation for traceability.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical equipment, escalating technical issues when required.
• Use existing scripts and develop new scripts to process and analyse raw data efficiently.
• Manage priorities across multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Practical experience with modern UPLC/HPLC equipment, including method development and validation.
• Experience applying Design of Experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry with at least 3 years of practical laboratory experience, or a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry with practical HPLC experience.
• English language skills required.
• Applicants must be Swiss nationals, EU citizens, or current holders of a valid Swiss work permit due to Swiss work permit restrictions.
• Application must include a resume and a daytime phone number.

Nice to have

• Experience with scripting in R Studio or Python.
• Awareness of statistical analysis tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract assignment with a duration of 12+ months.
• 100% workload.
• On-site work in Stein, Switzerland.
• Applications are open to all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs; gender information and a photo are not required.
• For applicants with disabilities, potential workplace solutions can be explored with the end client.