Description

Formulation Pilot Plant Operator
The Formulation Pilot Plant Operator supports the scale-up, development, and trial manufacture of formulated products by operating pilot plant and laboratory equipment in line with defined procedures. The role plays a key part in enabling product development, process optimization, and generation of trial and GLP batches, while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Location: Münchwilen AG
Contract: 1 year (extension possible)
Tasks & Responsibilities
Prepare, execute, and document formulation development, scale-up, and pilot plant manufacturing activities
Manufacture small-scale and pilot-scale formulation batches for field trials, GLP studies, and process improvement work
Operate, configure, clean, and maintain pilot plant and laboratory processing equipment
Ensure full compliance with HSE, quality standards, and hygiene requirements during all activities
Perform first-line maintenance and report equipment defects or failures
Record experimental data accurately and contribute to process risk assessments
Collaborate with engineers and pilot plant colleagues to plan and prioritize development trials
Proactively identify and implement improvements to formulations, equipment, and processing techniques
Coach and support colleagues, including supervision of junior staff when required
Work flexibly across laboratory and pilot plant environments based on project needs
Your Profile
Vocational training or significant experience (typically 5+ years) in a chemical manufacturing or development environment
Solid understanding of formulation manufacturing, from laboratory to pilot plant scale
Strong knowledge of HSE requirements, quality standards, and clean-down procedures
Experience with pilot plant equipment operation and first-line maintenance
Familiarity with manufacturing documentation and standard IT tools (e.g. Excel, Word, electronic documentation systems)
Ability to communicate clearly and document work accurately
Hands-on, proactive, and able to use sound judgment to progress activities independently
Team-oriented, flexible, and comfortable working in a dynamic pilot plant setting
Physically capable of performing manual tasks required in a pilot plant environment jid0755dbca jit0417a jiy26a