Formula & Product Developer

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our uniquetechnology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsulesthat empower materials to unlock new capabilities; all tailored to variousmarkets from cosmetics to nutraceutical and pharma.

Our first commercial focus is a genuine breakthrough for the perfumeindustry:
alcohol‑free fine fragrances
. We already have our firstproducts on the market with reputable brand partners and are now preparingglobal launches to establish Microcaps as the reference for next‑generationfragrance bases.

With our dedicated perfume factory being finalized in 2025, our missionfor 2026 is clear:
make alcohol‑free fine fragrance availableworldwide.

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 onour existing Perfume Pearl Technology. This starts with POCs (proof-of-concept) to create the first Woo, continues with lab scale development and is finalizedwith technology transfer to our pilot plants and industrial scale machines. Inall project phases, you keep an eye on potential improvements regardingformulation, process parameters and work instructions.

• 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 industrializationbyplanning & accompanying pilot plant & industrial scale trialsin our factory
• Planning & accompanying filling trials, if necessary
• Execution, documentation & assessment of formulastability & packaging compatibility studies
• Support trouble shooting of out-of-spec (OOS) productions in collaboration with the Quality Team & Production Team
• Reformulate & optimize formulations to matchoptimal quality, regulatory & commercial requirements
• Write & maintain SOPs within the area ofyour expertise & daily work
• Take responsibility for laboratory operationsassigned to you to support a safe, lean &efficientcollaborationof the whole laboratory team

• Completed studies ofFood-, Cosmetic- or Pharma-Technology;
  Chemistry or Bioscience Engineering (B.Sc./ M.Sc.; UAS/University)
• Ideally3-5 years work experience in development of food, cosmetic or pharmaceuticalproducts
• Alternatively:
  Lab Technician in Chemistry or a related area with 5-7 years of experience incosmetic development
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, process team-oriented & communicative environment
• Self-organized& precise way of working with an eagerness to learn new things
• Youknow 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- & conductivitymeasurements; experience in chromatography like HPLC, GC, etc. is a plus
• Experienced in safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials, and equipment
• Very good English(B2+) and French (B2+) is a must, German is a plus
• Partiallyflexible working hours, including a willingness to travel (30 % on average)
• Verygood Office 365 knowledge regarding Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word &Excel

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• Fast paced and reactive decision making
• Real responsibilities and autonomy in a fast evolving company
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.

You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events,and much more