Lab technician/Operator for the Pilot Plant 100%

Lab Technician/Operator for the Pilot Plant 100%

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

Lab Technician/Operator for the Pilot Plant

Microcaps is a fast-paced vibrant company dedicated to shaping the future of microencapsulation technology across multiple industries. Join our talented team to work on cutting-edge process technology and help bring our first products to market.

The Opportunity

Today, Microcaps technology can be found in a cosmetic skin serum, encapsulated fine fragrance products, and vegan caviar. Our aim is now 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.

The Impact

As Lab Technician/Operator for our pilot plant, you bridge the gap between lab scale, our pilot plant, and the industrial scale machines at our contract manufacturer. You independently conduct industrialization trials and small-series productions. You share your experiences with the production team at our contract manufacturer. In all areas, you keep an eye for potential improvements regarding process parameters, work instructions, and machine & infrastructure conditions.

Your Mission:

• Independent operation, monitoring, and cleaning of your pilot plant
• Independent provision of raw materials and preparation of pre-phases
• Precise execution and documentation of work instructions & in-process controls
• Troubleshooting and execution of minor repairs & maintenance work
• Monitoring & maintenance of production-relevant infrastructure, supported by external service providers if necessary
• Guiding and training the production team at the contract manufacturer based on your experience
• Process and plant optimization including reduction of waste within the framework of Lean and Shop floor management
• Compliance with and enforcement of our safety, quality, and hygiene standards

This Role is a Good Fit If You:

• Completed basic or advanced training as a food, dairy, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical technician
• Alternatively: baker, cook, or similar with technical training as a plant operator
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a GMP-regulated production environment in the food, cosmetic, or pharma sector or related industries
• Partially flexible working hours, including a willingness to travel (50% on average)
• Team-oriented, communicative work style embedded in process teams & shop floor management
• Highly self-organized
• High awareness of safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Enthusiasm to build something new or to continuously improve something existing
• Training as 1st responder is a plus
• Very good Office 365 knowledge regarding Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word & Excel
• Very good German (B2+) and good English skills (B1+) are a must, French is a plus

What’s Great in the Job?

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• Fast-paced and reactive decision making
• Real responsibilities and autonomy in a fast-evolving company
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of their work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized throughout the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, and much more.

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