Laboratory Technician

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Location: Allschwil

Skills: analytical technologies, LEAN, good laboratory practice, English, German, French

Company Overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role
We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our Fractional Crystallization Research & Applications team in Allschwil. In this exciting role you will plan and execute customer trials as well as actively support on internal research and development (R&D;) projects. You will conduct diverse practical lab work in the R&D; field to improve sustainability in the chemical industry and develop future technologies.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:
• Planning, execution, evaluation and reporting of customer trials (bench scale to pilot scale).
• Responsible for analytical technologies.
• Ensuring the implementation of current methods and operability of corresponding devices during the trials, including calibration, sample preparation and measurements as well as training for stakeholders.
• Active support on internal R&D; projects: planning, execution and reporting of various tests according to the needs.
• Work in close co-operation with internal company stakeholders.
• Responsible for laboratory management (cleaning, tidying) and chemical stock (disposal and storage of chemicals according to the storage classes and hazards).




• Ensure and respect appropriate ESH measures and "good laboratory practice" during daily business.
• Actively contribute to management of change and risk assessments.
• Respect safety regulations and quality procedures, report near misses, incidents and accidents.
• Consider LEAN aspects at work.
• Occasional commissioning at clients’ site in Switzerland and abroad.
• Support and participate in the deployment of Technology & Innovation (T&I;) Digitalization strategy.
• Maintain and improve test facilities, support of process design.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by line manager.

To succeed in this role, you will need:
• Diploma lab/chemical technician (apprenticeship, technical degree).
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent English. German and French are an asset.
• Capable to prioritize tasks, strong sense of organization, strong taste for lab work, independent work organization, team and customer oriented.

What we offer you
• Attractive compensation and vacation plan.
• Excellent social benefits.
• Global development opportunities.
• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture.
• Free parking space and accessibility with public transportation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long service awards.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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