Junior Formula

To support us in the transition from an R&D driven start-up to a true commercial operation, we are recruiting a:

Junior Formula & Product Developer, 100%

Microcaps is a fast-paced 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 (proof-of-concept) 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 from lab to industrial scale (end-to-end), ensuring QOTIF (quality-on-time-in-full) in all areas of responsibility.
• Execution & documentation of lab trials; planning & accompanying pilot plant & industrial scale trials.
• Execution, documentation & assessment of stability & compatibility studies.
• Support troubleshooting of out-of-spec (OOS) productions in collaboration with the Quality Team & Production Team.
• Reformulate & optimize formulations to meet quality, regulatory & commercial requirements.
• Write & maintain SOPs within your area of expertise & daily work.
• Take responsibility for laboratory operations assigned to you to support a safe, lean & efficient collaboration of the whole laboratory team.
  
  

• Completed studies in Food, Cosmetic or Pharma Technology; Chemistry or Bioscience Engineering (B.Sc./M.Sc.; UAS/University); alternatively: Lab Technician in Chemistry or a related area.
• Ideally 1-3 years of work experience in the development of food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical products.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, process-oriented & communicative environment.
• Self-organized & precise way of working with an eagerness to learn new things.
• Ability to adapt quickly to risk-based reporting & find the balance between asking for help and executing tasks independently.
• 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 are a plus.
• Very good knowledge of Office 365 regarding Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Partially flexible working hours, including a willingness to travel (10-20% on average).
• Training as 1st responder is a plus.