Development Chemist, PhD, 100% (permanent position)

The CABB Group is a leading Crop Science contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), supplying customized active ingredients. CABB also offers high-complexity and high-purity chemical ingredients to customers in the Life Sciences and Performance Materials markets. The company operates six production sites in Pratteln (Switzerland), Kokkola (Finland), Galena (USA), Knapsack and Gersthofen (Germany), Jining (China). With around 1,200 employees, CABB recorded an annual turnover of Euros604 million in the 2024 financial year.

For our Custom Manufacturing operations within the Development department in Pratteln Switzerland, we are looking for a

Your tasks

• Develop economically and ecologically sound and optimized manufacturing processes for new and established products in close collaboration with our development and laboratory team/ our chemists and laboratory technicians
• As a Development Chemist you will take on project management responsibility and ensure that development work is completed on time and in full
• You will be responsible for the process transfer from the laboratory to commercial production in cooperation with all stakeholders. In this context, you will coordinate the project-related activities of several specialist departments
• You will assess and evaluate technical packages to support business case preparation in close collaboration with the Sales organization
• Serve as a key contact person for our customers at the chemical/technical level

Your profile

• You have a University degree in chemistry with a doctorate/PhD or equivalent in preparative organic synthesis and a strong understanding of technical chemistry and/or chemical engineering principles
• Experience in the agrochemical and/or pharmaceutical industry is an advantage
• You are a teamplayer with strong communication and organizational skills combined with flexibility
• You appreciate working in a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to think creatively while delivering strong outcomes  
• Excellent German and English skills written and spoken

Your opportunity/ Your application

We offer you challenging, varied, and responsible work in a dynamic environment. If you enjoy working independently and on your own initiative and would like to bring in your expertise into a motivated team, we look forward to receiving your application.