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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.

To strengthen our team in Z\\xc3\\xbcrich-Schlieren we are recruiting a:

Formulation & Process Developer, 80-100%

Our microencapsulation technology platform opens doors to a wide range of applications and solutions across our core markets cosmetics, nutraceuticals and pharma. After successfully launching first products in cosmetics, Microcaps is striving to build up and scale its own production environment. As Formulation & Process Scientist you will be on the frontline of our development efforts, ranging from developing new capsule formulations and strengthening our capsule portfolio as well as optimizing the production process. Working with different capsule systems for customers and ensuring in Microcaps\\xe2\\x80\\x99 main segments; cosmetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals as well as well as driving projects from proof of concept to large scale production is the main task of the team.

Tasks

• Develop creative and novel formulation solutions for customers considering technical aspects and customer desires using Microcaps\\xe2\\x80\\x99 emulsification systems
• Co-develop and translate processes from lab to industrial scale and optimize them for higher efficiency, quality, sustainability as well as reducing cost
• Design and conduct experiments to understand underlying chemical and physical principles in order to gain further process understanding
• Work on internal research activities to advance our capsule portfolio using innovative and sustainable approaches
• Plan and engage in projects and ensure a timely completion as well as authoring and reviewing technical documentation
• You will maintain an effective communication within areas of responsibilities as well as supporting the team in contributing to a successful work environment

Requirements

• An advanced degree (FH/Uni) in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related studies
• You are excited to work hands-on and have experience in developing and manufacturing products in a laboratory environment including the safe handling of chemicals and equipment
• You already have some experience in the area of chemical processes in an industrial environment and larger scales, ideally in cosmetics or nutrition
• Preferably, you have some experience in the area of encapsulation or emulsions. Ideally in one of Microcaps\\xe2\\x80\\x99 three core sectors (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutrition)
• You excel in managing your projects with minimal supervision, initiative and following set goals in a thorough manner ensuring timely, qualitative and accurate work
• You enjoy working in a dynamic and flexible team environment. We enjoy supporting and challenging each other \\xe2\\x80\\x93 so it\\xe2\\x80\\x99s vital that you do, too
• You possess a valid work permit for Switzerland
• Fluent in English (compulsory) and German (preferred)

Benefits

• A highly passionate, dynamic, and diverse team with exciting and disruptive technology
• An ambitious environment with the expectation that each team member actively influences the future of Microcaps
• Attractive compensation with the possibility to participate in Microcaps\\xe2\\x80\\x99 success
• Personal development within exciting and emerging application fields
• Flexible workspace: We want to help you to get you the best environment

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