Laboratory Technician

Microcaps is a young ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise microcapsules at production rates that are 1000 times higher than the comparable state of the art processes. We are a young and highly dynamic team, striving to establish our technology as the new gold standard within a widespread market. Join us on our journey to bring Swiss precision to the world of microencapsulation.

To strengthen our team in Zürich-Schlieren we are recruiting a:
**Laboratory Technician, 80-100%**

The main interest of our customers quite naturally lies with the capsule formulations which makes the formulations team a main value driver of Microcaps. As Laboratory Technician, you will be on the frontline of our internal development efforts, ranging from developing new capsule formulations and strengthening our capsule portfolio as well as innovating capsule solutions for our clients. Working with different capsule systems and active ingredients in Microcaps’ main segments; cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and probiotics as well as well as driving projects from proof of concept to large scale production is the main task of the team.

**Your role**:

- You will support Microcaps’ internal formulation efforts, together with Microcaps’ Formulations Team following Microcaps’ values and strategy.
- You will plan and execute internal formulation projects in collaboration with Formulation Scientists and ensure a timely completion as well as authoring and reviewing technical documentation.
- You will conduct research to support the formulation efforts for both, internal as well as external, projects.
- You will help increasing Microcaps’ patent portfolio on formulation and/or processes.
- You will maintain an effective communication within areas of responsibilities as well as supporting the team in establishing a successful work environment and processes.

**Our requirements**:

- You have accomplished an apprenticeship as Lab Technician or a higher education degree with experience in chemistry, food technology, bioscience engineering or similar disciplines.
- You are excited about and have theoretical as well as hands-on experience in developing and manufacturing products in an industrial environment, ideally in the cosmetics area.
- You are keen to work on all aspects of a project from A-Z, from first proof-of concept basis over first production lines towards a finished, industrial product.
- You have experience in safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
- You enjoy working in a dynamic and flexible team environment as well as showing initiative and the ability to produce accurate and timely work.
- Possess a work permit in Switzerland, fluent in English (compulsory) and German (preferred).

**Application**:
**Job Type**: 80-100%

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location