Production Plant Operator, 100% (Shifts)

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsules that empower materials to unlock new capabilities; all tailored to various markets from cosmetics to nutraceutical and pharma.
Our first commercialized products are now on the market and include cosmetic skin serum and encapsulated fine fragrance. Our current aim is to expand our production capacity to produce sustainable water-based fine fragrance at scale. Beyond fine fragrance and cosmetics we are also working on developing offerings in nutrition and health. Join us on our mission to bring Swiss precision to the realm of microencapsulation.
We are looking for:
Great Production people to help us establish a cutting-edge, pioneering production operation (100%)
Do you fit one of the following criteria?
3–5 years of professional experience in GMP-regulated production environment in the food, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries.
OR
Chemical, engineering or other technical background and a keen interest in production.
Microcaps recently opened a production site to scale our novel technology. This first site encapsulates fine fragrances and other cosmetic products. We need smart committed people with a “can-do attitude” to work in our production area.
What we are offering:
Salary of CHF54k pa.
5 weeks of vacation.
Working with a highly skilled and passionate team.
The opportunity to participate in building a business that is entirely new. With novel products and unique technology. We are opening new markets working with world-class companies as customers.
You will help solidify and improve our processes.
Your role will include:
Working with a team of Production Associates, engineers, and formulation specialists to deliver great quality products to our customers.
Independent operation, monitoring, and cleaning of our bespoke high-tech production plants.
Coordinating and supporting the supply of necessary raw materials and the production of intermediates.
Teamwork with the industrialization team to fine-tune the process parameters.
Precise execution and documentation of work instructions & in-process controls.
Support trouble shooting of out-of-spec (OOS) productions in collaboration with the Quality & Development Team.
Troubleshooting and execution of minor repairs & maintenance work.
Process and plant optimization including reduction of waste within the framework of LEAN and Shop floor management.
Compliance with our safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
Requirements
:
Completed training with a Swiss Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ), ideally as a polymechanic, production mechanic, plant operator, or in a comparable technical profession.
Alternatively
:
training as baker, chef, or similar profession combined with technical training or work experience as a plant operator.
3–5 years of professional experience in GMP-regulated production environment in the food, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries, or in related fields (e.g., dairy/cheese, paints/coatings, engine oils, etc.).
Strong technical understanding and enjoyment of operating, maintaining, and optimizing state-of-the-art equipment.
Willingness to work in shifts (early and late).
Team-oriented and communicative working style within process teams and shop floor management.
Ability and enjoyment of self-organization.
High awareness of safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Enthusiasm for building something new or continuously improving existing processes.
Very good English (B2+) is a must and good German is a plus (B1+).
Category B driving license.
Proficiency in Office 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Forklift license is a plus.
First aid training is a plus.
Application
: Please apply directly on our website: (www.microcaps.ch/career)