Trainee

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint. 

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

We are looking for you!

We are currently offering a trainee position (m/f/d) within our NCE-CDMO Technical Evaluation & Development Team in Visp, Switzerland.

We are looking for motivated and talented young chemists with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in chemistry, preferably with a focus on organic chemistry. - If you are eager to gain first-hand insights into the chemical industry alongside your academic studies and want to be part of innovative development projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As part of our team, you will support colleagues in process development and technical evaluation and actively contribute to ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory technicians and scientists in the planning and execution of chemical syntheses, as well as in the analysis and characterization of products (e.g., using NMR, HPLC, GC, IR)
• Contribute to process development in ongoing projects within the team
• Perform practical laboratory work as part of a clearly defined individual sub-project within a larger team environment
• Conduct route scouting and literature research to identify new scientific trends and product opportunities
• Present findings to relevant stakeholders and project teams in a clear and structured manner
• Provide technical support to the marketing and business development teams through contributions to white papers, presentations, and other scientific materials

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in chemistry, preferably with a focus on organic chemistry
• Strong interest in working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Structured and solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in scientific literature research and technical writing
• Solid IT skills are an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in both English and German

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
 

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
 

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

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