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21.01.2025

07.03.2025

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.

• 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 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.

• 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 work experience in development of food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical products.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, process team-oriented & communicative environment.
• Self-organized & precise way of working with an eagerness to learn new things.
• Ability to adapt to risk-based reporting & balance asking for help with executing tasks independently.
• Experience 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 Office 365 knowledge 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.

Application: Please apply using the form on our Webpage’s Career Site Microcaps(at)ch

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsules that empower materials to unlock new capabilities, all tailored to various markets from cosmetics to nutraceutical and pharma.

Today, Microcaps technology can be found in a cosmetic skin serum and a vegan caviar. As we progress, our aim is to expand our production capacity and introduce a visionary and sustainable water-based fine fragrance. Subsequently, we plan to incorporate all-in-one nutrition delivery products into our portfolio. Join us on our mission to bring Swiss precision to the realm of microencapsulation.