Senior Analytical Chemist

Senior Analytical Chemist Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations.SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, sovereign assets, and economies. Best known for securing the majority of the world’s banknotes, SICPA operates across five continents. Today, our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services. The RoleYou drive and strengthen the laboratory’s scientific capabilities by leading complex analytical developments, supporting critical investigations, and enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple stakeholders (R&D, production, quality, and clients).

You act as a trusted scientific expert, taking ownership of analytical decisions and contributing to the resolution of high-impact technical challenges.In this position, you bring expertise, autonomy, and leadership in addressing complex analytical problems, while ensuring the robustness, continuous improvement, and long-term sustainability of laboratory activities.

Key ResponsibilitiesAct as scientific referent for critical analytical activitiesDevelop, validate, and optimize advanced analytical methodsDefine analytical strategies for complex problem-solvingLead analytical investigations and support operations (troubleshooting, root cause analysis, customer support)Support ISO 17025 compliance activities laboratory staff and contribute to competency development among the team membersRepresent the analytical laboratory in cross-functional and strategic projects Analytical ChallengesSolve complex, non-standard analytical problemsDevelop innovative approaches for complex matrices (inks, polymers…)Combine multiple analytical techniques (Pyrolysis-GC-MS, LC-MS, ATR-FTIR, ICP-OES, XRF…)Investigate chemical mechanisms (reactions, degradation, interactions)Identify and overcome analytical limitations through alternative approachesDirectly contribute to

innovation and business value creationProfilePhD in Analytical Chemistry with minimum 5 years of relevant industrial experience, or equivalent combination of experience and expertiseProven experience in leading complex analytical projectsStrong expertise in method development and validationAdvanced knowledge of analytical techniquesExperience working in an ISO 17025 environment is considered an advantage Strong analytical thinking, autonomy, and scientific leadershipAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersFluent in English and FrenchSICPA SAAvenue de Florissant 411008 Prilly

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