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T&I Scale-up Technician - Full Time - Oberwinterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are looking for a T&I Scale-up Technician to join our Chemtech division in Switzerland .
This is a great opportunity to gain or further develop hands on training with advanced equipment and contribute to impactful green R&D projects. You will drive lab and pilot-scale activities through material synthesis, characterization, and testing. If this sounds exciting, we`d love to hear from you!
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Support lab-scale R&D Projects:
- Conduct systematic lab-scale investigations on bio-polymer and bio-monomer synthesis with
reactor size up to 5L. - Assist in sample characterization using standardized measurement methods.
- Present results at group meetings and summarize your work in the form of a report.
- Conduct systematic lab-scale investigations on bio-polymer and bio-monomer synthesis with
- Support technology transition from lab-scale to pilot-scale:
- Assist in setting up and conducting pilot plant trials.
- Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot issues during trials.
- Support R&D engineers in the operation of pilot plants for the production of bio-based materials:
- Participating in continuous trials of the pilot plants, operating in shifts (around 5-10 days per
month). - Participating occasionally in other bio-based and renewable innovation projects (such as application development / biofuels / chemicals / recycling).
- Participating in continuous trials of the pilot plants, operating in shifts (around 5-10 days per
- Reactors and Equipment Management:
- Maintain and troubleshot various machinery and equipment used in bio-based synthesis.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is in optimal working conditions.
- Assist in the implementation of safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
- Warehouse Inventory Management:
- Maintain and troubleshot various machinery and equipment used in bio-based synthesis.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is in optimal working conditions.
- Assist in the implementation of safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- University degree or equivalent higher-level education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, or related field.
- Previous experience as a laboratory technician and/or chemical production technician is advantageous.
- Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and analytical instruments such as:
- Chromatography techniques (e.g., GC, GPC, HPLC, +MS).
- Titration (Karl-Fisher) and other spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis, FTIR).
- Thermal and rheological properties analysis (e.g., DSC, TGA, MFI, rheometer).
- Experience using lab-scale reactive extruder.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Team player with an outgoing personality, precise working style, and strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in English.
What we offer you:
- 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program/health care
- On-site car parking/public transport allowance
- Access to a wide range of discounts
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Alexi Donadoni at Alexi.Donadoni@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
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