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Chemist - Machine-Readable Features Laboratory – SICPA SA | JobRevolt

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The Chemist is a technical contributor within the Machine Readable Features Laboratory, supporting the research, development, formulation, characterization, and validation of machine-readable features used for authentication and traceability. The role covers a broad portfolio of security technologies, including functional materials, pigments, inks, and associated measurement methods (optical, physical, chemical, and functional), and combines hands on laboratory work, ink formulation, and experimental characterization in close collaboration within the whole department. This position is well suited for an early career chemist seeking to build strong technical depth, autonomy, and industrial expertise, with clear progression toward senior role.

Aufgaben

Contribute to the research, development and optimization of security features, including materials, pigments, and ink systems for machine readable and authentication applications
Perform ink formulation work, including dispersion, stability optimization, and performance evaluation on various substrates
Support the integration of functional security materials into different ink platforms and printing processes
Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate feature performance, robustness, and reproducibility
Perform measurements and characterization using a wide range of laboratory equipment (optical, physical, chemical, functional, or instrumental techniques, not limited to IR/optics)
Participate in the validation of new materials, methods, and processes, contributing to industrial readiness
Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and propose technical improvements
Draft technical reports, experimental summaries, and presentations for internal R&D stakeholders
Contribute to technical documentation, including Technical Data Sheets (TDS), feature descriptions, and internal protocols
Support printing trials and customer-related activities, under guidance of senior staff
Actively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams (chemistry, optics, electronics, software)

Profil

Swiss Federal Certificate (CFC/EFZ) in Chemical Laboratory Technology with minimum 7 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent (no prior industrial experience required)
Strong interest and/or initial experience in ink formulation and functional materials
Hands-on laboratory mindset with experience (or strong aptitude) in using measurement and characterization equipment across different techniques
Ability to design experiments, follow protocols, and ensure data quality and traceability
Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and data analysis
Curious, motivated, and eager to develop deep technical expertise
Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
Increasingly autonomous, with the ability to manage laboratory tasks with limited supervision
Reliable, structured, and quality oriented
Team player in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment
Willingness to progressively take on broader responsibilities (technical ownership, documentation quality, cross team interactions)
Good working knowledge of English and French (spoken and written)

Benefits

Exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating and fast-growing industry
Confidential and discreet handling of your application

Chemist - Machine-Readable Features Laboratory

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