Job Description

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsules that empower materials to unlock new capabilities; all tailored to various markets from cosmetics to nutraceutical and pharma.

Our first commercial focus is a genuine breakthrough for the perfume industry: alcohol‑free fine fragrances We already have our first products on the market with reputable brand partners and are now preparing global launches to establish Microcaps as the reference for next‑generation fragrance bases.

With our dedicated perfume factory being finalized in 2025, our mission for 2026 is clear: make alcohol‑free fine fragrance available worldwide.

To strengthen our team in Schlieren (ZH) we are looking for a

Formula & Product Developer, 100%

As Formula & Product Developer you are part of the Development Team that creates products for our customers. This means you develop products based on our existing PerfumePearl Technology. This starts with POCs (proof-of-concept) to create the first Woo, continues with lab scale development and is finalized with technology transfer to our pilot plants and industrial scale machines. In all project phases, you keep an eye on potential improvements regarding formulation, process parameters and work instructions.

Tasks

• Formula- & Product Development form lab to industrial Scale (end-to-end), whereas your results are QOTIF (quality-on-time-in-full) in all areas of responsibility.
• Execution & documentation of lab trials
• Execution & documentation of industrialization by planning & accompanying pilot plant & industrial scale trials in our factory.
• Planning & accompanying filling trials, if necessary
• Execution, documentation & assessment of formula stability & packaging compatibility studies
• Support trouble shooting of out-of-spec (OOS) productions in collaboration with the Quality Team & Production Team
• Reformulate & optimize formulations to match optimal quality, regulatory & commercial requirements
• Write & maintain SOPs within the area of your expertise & daily work
• Take responsibility for laboratory operations assigned to you to support a safe, lean & efficient collaboration of the whole laboratory team

Requirements

• Completed studies of Food-, Cosmetic- or Pharma-Technology; Chemistry or Bioscience Engineering (B.Sc./ M.Sc.; UAS/University).
• Ideally 3-5 years work experience in development of food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical products
• Alternatively: Lab Technician in Chemistry or a related area with 5-7 years of experience in cosmetic development
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, process team-oriented & communicative environment
• Self-organized & precise way of working with an eagerness to learn new things
• You know already or quickly adapt to a risk-based reporting & find the balance between asking for help and executing independently your tasks
• Experienced in analytical methods like optical microscopy, viscosity-, pH- & conductivity measurements; experience in chromatography like HPLC, GC, etc. is a plus
• Experienced in safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials, and equipment
• Work permit in Switzerland.
• Very good English (B2+) and French (B2+) is a must, German is a plus

Bonus points:

• Partially flexible working hours, including a willingness to travel (30 % on average)
• Very good Office 365 knowledge regarding Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word & Excel

Benefits

• Performance management incl. bonus system
• 5 weeks of vacation.
• Working with a highly skilled and passionate team.
• The opportunity to participate in building a business that is entirely new. With novel products and unique technology. We are opening new markets working with world-class companies as customers.
• You will help solidify and improve our processes.

Application Please apply using the form on our Webpage’s Career Site Microcaps(at)ch