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.

• Formula- & Product Development form lab to industrial Scale (end-to-end),
  whereas your results are QOTIF (quality-on-time-in-full) 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 out-of-spec (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.

• Completed studies of 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
• You know already or quickly adapt to a risk-based 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 (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