To support us in the transition from an R&D driven startup to a true commercial operation we are recruiting a:
Formula & Product Developer 100%
Microcaps is a fastpaced vibrant company dedicated to shaping the future of microencapsulation technology across multiple industries. Our encapsulation platform provides opportunities for a wide range of applications and solutions for the cosmetic food and pharmaceutical industries. After successfully launching our first products in cosmetics we want to continue our success story and bring even more products to market.
The Opportunity
As Formula & Product Developer you are part of the Development Team that creates products for our customers. This means you develop products based on our existing PerfumePearl Technology. This starts with POCs (proofofconcept) to create the first Woo continues with lab scale development and is finalized with technology transfer to our pilot plants and industrial scale machines. In all project phases you keep an eye on potential improvements regarding formulation process parameters and work instructions.
Tasks
- Formula & Product Development form lab to industrial Scale (endtoend)
whereas your results are QOTIF (qualityontimeinfull) in all areas of responsibility. - Execution & documentation of lab trials; execution & documentation of technology transfer by planning & accompanying pilot plant & industrial scale trials.
- Execution documentation & assessment of stability & compatibility studies.
- Support trouble shooting of outofspec (OOS) productions in collaboration
with the Quality Team & Production Team - Reformulate & optimize formulations to match optimal quality regulatory & commercial requirements
- Write & maintain SOPs within the area of your expertise & daily work
- Take responsibility for laboratory operations assigned to you to support a safe Lean & efficient collaboration of the whole laboratory team.
Requirements
- Completed studies of Food Cosmetic or PharmaTechnology; Chemistry or Bioscience Engineering (B.Sc./ M.Sc.; UAS/University); alternatively: Lab Technician in Chemistry or a related area
- Ideally 13 years work experience in development of food cosmetic or pharmaceutical products
- Enjoy working in a dynamic process teamoriented & communicative environment
- Selforganized & precise way of working with an eagerness to learn new things
- You know already or quickly adapt to a riskbased reporting & find the balance between asking for help and executing independently your tasks.
- Experienced in analytical methods like optical microscopy viscosity pH & conductivity measurements; experience in chromatography like HPLC GC etc. is a Plus.
- Experienced in safe handling of chemicals potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
- Very good English (B2) is a must German and French is a plus
- Very good Office 365 knowledge regarding Teams SharePoint Outlook Word & Excel
- Partially flexible working hours including a willingness to travel (1020 % on average)
- Training as 1st responder is a plus
Application: Please apply using the form on our Webpages Career Site Microcaps(at)ch