Senior Research Assistant​/Research Associate

vVARDIS is a Swiss-based oral health company founded by Dr. Haleh and Dr. Golnar Abivardi, dentists, innovators, and award-winning entrepreneurs. vVARDIS is the result of a combined 30 years of dental and entrepreneurial experience, and 20 years of laboratory and clinical research paired with the creative vision of its founders.

At vVARDIS, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance oral health and well‑being, inspired by the vision of our founders to foster preventive rather than reparative dentistry. At the heart of our Company lies its patented, revolutionary biomimetic peptide technology. Scientifically proven in over 200 publications, this unique technology can treat early caries through enamel regeneration, like no other technology can do, offering a non‑invasive, pain‑free solution for patients of all ages.

We offer several oral health products targeting dental professionals and their patients, as well as consumers, all based on our proprietary technology.

We value our people and believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, based on our core values of innovation, excellence, integrity, and empathy.

We are located in Zug, Switzerland as well as Schlieren, Zürich, with operations in Europe and the US. Join us on this exciting journey!

The (Senior) Research Assistant / Research Associate provides hands‑on support across analytical testing, formulation support, material characterization and laboratory operations within the R&D team. The role is responsible for independently executing laboratory experiments, developing and optimizing analytical methods, supporting the characterization of peptide‑based materials and formulations, and contributing to the continuous development of the laboratory's analytical capabilities.

The position is intended for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys practical laboratory work, supports R&D, and brings expertise in analytical techniques, while helping establish and expand the laboratory's analytical capabilities.

• Develop, optimize, and execute analytical methods for peptide‑containing formulations and raw materials (e.g., HPLC) to support characterization of peptides, formulations, raw materials, and finished products.
• Contribute to the installation and implementation of new laboratory equipment and analytical capabilities.
• Support and independently execute the planning, preparation, execution, and documentation of laboratory experiments.
• Collaborate closely with formulation scientists and R&D colleagues to support the development and characterization of peptide‑based formulations.
• Analyse experimental results, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to scientific interpretation of data.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods, laboratory equipment, and experimental workflows to ensure reliable and reproducible results.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, samples, and consumables required for laboratory experiments and support daily laboratory operations.
• Record experimental and operational data accurately and maintain organized laboratory records and documentation.
• Ensure laboratory organization, safety, and compliance with internal procedures and good documentation practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes and workflows.
• Support ordering and coordination of laboratory consumables, chemicals, and equipment, including purchase order follow‑up with suppliers.
• Coordinate with external service providers for calibration and maintenance activities.

• Degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Laboratory Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3–6 years of industrial laboratory experience, depending on level; in a structured or regulated environment preferred.
• Practical experience with HPLC operation; experience with method development is an advantage.
• Experience with material characterization techniques such as SEM, Micro‑CT, or similar analytical instrumentation is an advantage.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., ISO, GMP, GLP, or medical device/pharmaceutical settings) is an…