Senior Analytical Chemist

• 20 octobre 2026
• 100%
• Durée indéterminée
• 1008 Prilly
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Founded in 1927, SICPA is a private Swiss technology company that supports good governance and the long-term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the rhythm of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, their sovereign assets, and their economies. Renowned for securing the majority of banknotes in the world, SICPA operates on five continents. Today, our sovereignty platform offers integrated solutions ensuring revenue mobilization, natural resources, health, brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.

The Role

You drive and strengthen the laboratory's scientific capabilities by leading complex analytical developments, supporting critical investigations, and facilitating data-driven decision-making with multiple stakeholders (R&D, production, quality, and customers).

You act as a trusted scientific expert, taking charge of analytical decisions and contributing to the resolution of high-impact technical challenges.

In this position, you bring expertise, autonomy, and leadership to solve complex analytical problems, while ensuring the robustness, continuous improvement, and long-term sustainability of laboratory activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the scientific reference for critical analytical activities
• Develop, validate, and optimize advanced analytical methods
• Define analytical strategies for complex problem solving
• Lead analytical investigations and support operations (troubleshooting, root cause analysis, customer support)
• Support ISO 17025 compliance activities
• Mentor laboratory personnel and contribute to the skill development of team members
• Represent the analytical laboratory in cross-functional and strategic projects

Analytical Challenges

• Solve complex and non-standard analytical problems
• Develop innovative approaches for complex matrices (inks, polymers-)
• Combine multiple analytical techniques (Pyrolysis-GC-MS, LC-MS, ATR-FTIR, ICP-OES, XRF-)
• Study chemical mechanisms (reactions, degradation, interactions)
• Identify and overcome analytical limitations through alternative approaches
• Contribute directly to innovation and the creation of commercial value

Profile

• PhD in analytical chemistry with at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and expertise
• Proven experience in conducting complex analytical projects
• Solid expertise in method development and validation
• Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques
• Experience in an ISO 17025 environment considered an asset
• Strong analytical mindset, autonomy, and scientific leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in English and French