Job Detail

Alpinia Laudanum Institute for Phytopharmaceutical Sciences AG was established in 2008 and is pursuing the scientific
development of medicines and health-care products based on plants with high therapeutic potential. It is dedicated to
developing new medicines to address unmet needs in medical therapies.

To support our team of experienced scientist and laboratory technicians we are offering at the earliest possible date the
job of:

Laboratory Technician Analytics (100%)

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
Actively contribute to reaching the companies goals by timely developing and performing scientific experiments or
analytical processes and procedures for the characterization of plant derived drug substances and drug products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development, optimization and application of analytical methods, e.g., for purity-, stability- and content determinations
  or identity tests using HPLC, GC, MS, TLC, UV/VIS, IR or related techniques


• Development, application and improvment of different plant extraction methods


• Proper documentation and presentation of analytical data and results in compliance with Good Documentation
  Practices and company quality policies.


• Contribute to new and improved lab procedures, reports and/or instructions and/or SOP’s.


• Schedule and perform routine maintenance of lab instruments/equipment.


• Meet quality, quantity and timelines in assigned projects.


• Contribute to the evaluation of new lab equipment.


• Actively maintain a safe working environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education as analytical laboratory technician with min 3-5 years of working experience, continued education (BSc and
  MSc are also considered)


• Adequate and sound knowledge in standard analytical technologies: HPLC, GC, MS, TLC, UV/VIS, IR spectroscopy


• Ability to efficiently plan and effectively execute and document analytical experiments in a pharmaceutical environment


• Experience with extraction methods


• Good trouble-shooting skills for analytical analysis and instrumentation


• Experience in a food laboratory would be an asset


• Experience in the field of natural product or phytopharmaceutical research and development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Flexibility, good time management, team-working skills


• Ability to work proactively and independently and delivering results under tight timelines


• Well-developed communication skills, problem solving skills, creative thinking


• Good written and spoken German and English knowledge


• Life-long learning mindset


• Willing to relocate to Switzerland

WE OFFER

• Employment based in Walenstadt (SG), Switzerland


• Competitive compensation and benefits;


• Committed team environment;


• Numerous possibilities for further education/training within the company.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including cover letter, CV and certificates:
recruiting@alpiniainstitute.com.
Alpinia Laudanum Institute of Phytopharmaceutical Sciences AG | Bahnhofstrasse 34, 8880 Walenstadt, Switzerland
Tel: +41 81 720 23 23 | E: info@alpiniainstitute.com | W: www.alpiniainstitute.com