We continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable.
Our company
Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives, and sealants markets. Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, the company operates a highly integrated, customer-focused platform that delivers specialized performance and color solutions in over 90 countries.
Archroma works with about 4,500 employees in 42 countries and with over 30 production sites.
Our people
Our people have a rich tradition of working side by side with our customers as long-term partners, developing tailored solutions that help customers deliver business success in their local markets. Every day, with our passion, commitment to excellence and innovation, our people create specialized performance and color solutions designed to appeal to our senses and emotions for a greater life experience. Our different backgrounds and talents enrich our perspective and help us create a performance-driven and collaborative culture, based on our AACC pillars: 1) Achieve & Exceed; 2) Adapt & Innovate; 3) Center on Customer; and 4) Collaborate & Embrace Diversity.
We touch and color people's lives every day, everywhere.
www.archroma.com
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and technical support to the team manager
- Support dye manufacturing processes (synthesis, purification, and spray drying) to ensure quality suitable for inkjet applications
- Prepare inkjet formulations (reactive, acid, disperse, and pigment types)
- Conduct laboratory experiments based on established procedures and relevant literature
- Measure and monitor physical and analytical data of raw materials and inks using laboratory instruments or in collaboration with local quality, analytical, and application laboratories
- Collaborate with analytical laboratories in Mumbai, India, when required
- Perform scale-up of inks (approximately 10 kg) for runnability testing and customer trials
- Support LVO protocol preparation and TTD processes for new ink development and plant introduction
- Manage purchasing of laboratory consumables and services through SAP
- Coordinate and plan activities for the inkjet project pipeline
- Maintain proper documentation, recording, and archiving of laboratory protocols
- Ensure compliance with SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) and the company Code of Conduct
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or related field
- Good command of English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
- Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in chemistry (apprenticeship or professional), preferably in the chemical, dye, or related industry
- Experience in research, development, or production of dyes; experience in aqueous formulation is a plus
- Practical knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, IC, ICP, GC, Spectro photometer, viscometry, tensiometer, and particle size analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Key competencies
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- High attention to detail with a precise and careful working style
- Well-organized and structured approach to work
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
