Job Detail

For our Chemistry Process R&D organization, we are seeking a motivated Research Technician or Scientific Associate.

Job Responsibilities

• Carrying out laboratory work ranging from route finding to multi-kilogram syntheses 


• Optimizing reactions (1-100 g) by scrupulous control of reaction parameters using double-jacketed glass reactors 


• Proposing alternative reaction conditions and synthesis pathways, and solve scale-up problems


• Producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) on kilogram scale (up to 30-liter reactors) to support preclinical development 


• Monitoring reaction progress and performing compound analysis using TLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, NMR, or online techniques


• Interpret analytical data and take appropriate action


• Purify reaction products using standard techniques e.g. column chromatography, prep. HPLC, crystallization, or distillation 


• Performing general lab duties and maintain a high standard of order and cleanliness 


• Equipment champion of a dedicated technology or equipment


• Accurate and regular documentation of experimental work using electronic lab journal 


• Summarizing the weekly progress


• Drafting of Mater Operation Records (MOR)


• Ownership of parts of projects, like proposal of alternative routes for scale-up, or byproduct and impurity identification


• Present at internal meetings 

Candidate’s Requirements

• Apprenticeship as laboratory technician or higher education (BSc, MSc), specialized in organic synthesis (applicants with a PhD will not be considered)


• Excellent skills in synthetic organic chemistry including asymmetric syntheses, reaction monitoring, work-up, analysis including online monitoring, and isolation techniques 


• Routine use of modern methods to purify and characterize organic compounds (e.g. column chromatography, automated column chromatography, HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, GC, etc.)


• 1-5 years of operative experience with scale-up of chemical processes preferred (kilo lab or pilot plant scale)


• Ability to plan and accurately document practical work


• Safety first attitude, compliance with process safety best practice


• Team player with good communication skills and play-to-win attitude


• Hands-on in the lab with problem-solving skills


• Flexibility for changing work assignments 


• Fluent in English, both written and oral, and good knowledge of German

What Idorsia offers

• Exciting opportunities  for development and professional growth within our dynamic organization


• A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can make a difference


• An innovative and open culture in a truly multicultural environment


• A competitive salary and generous social benefits

Work Location: Allschwil

Country: Switzerland

Business Unit: Chemistry - Chemistry Process R&D

Schedule: Fulltime

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 2652