Applications Technologist & Quality Support (f/m/d) - 80%
Infos sur l'emploi
- Date de publication :19 décembre 2024
- Taux d'activité :80%
- Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
- Langue :allemand (Courant), anglais (Courant)
- Lieu de travail :Hufgasse 10, 8008 Zürich
The IMCD Group is a global market leader in the sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. With a global network of industry experts, IMCD offers its suppliers and customers in the EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific regions market-oriented solutions as well as a comprehensive product portfolio and innovative formulations for the areas of Beauty and Personal Care, Home Care and I&I (Industrial & Institutional Cleaning Solutions), Food & Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals through to Lubricants & Energy, Coatings & Construction, Advanced Materials and Industrial Solutions.
In 2023, the IMCD Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, generated sales of over 4,400 million euros with more than 4,700 employees in over 60 countries on six continents.
In the present era, IMCD has evolved into a pioneering chemical distributor, distinguished by its comprehensive digitalisation. Our team of experienced technical sales experts provides outstanding service to ensure rapid success for our suppliers and customers. IMCD Switzerland, a subsidiary of the IMCD Group, employs a workforce of 65 employees at its headquarters in Zurich and additional locations in Basel and Chiasso.
For the Food & Nutrition department at the location in Zurich in our IMCD Food & Nutrition Applications Lab we are looking for an immediately or by arrangement:
About the position:
The Applications Technologist & Quality Support will play a crucial role in IMCD’s ambition to become more technically insights driven and market/consumer trends/customer focused.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Technical Support & Solution Development: Provide technical support to the sales team and customers by developing formulation solutions, application samples, and technical documentation. Support customer visits and hands-on lab work to drive product development
- Documentation & Quality: Prepare supplier & raw material questionnaires and process customer inquiries while ensuring quality-related issues are resolved
- Project Management: Build, prioritize, and manage key projects using technical formulation and CRM tools to maintain a pipeline that drives strategic growth
- Knowledge Sharing & Expertise: Collaborate with the global technical team, share best practices, and develop expertise in key ingredients, formulation processes, and local market trends
- Training & Seminars: Organize technical training for sales teams and support customer seminars to showcase applications and innovations
- Concept Promotion & Innovation: Lead proactive concept promotions, aligning with market trends, supplier initiatives, and principal opportunities
Your competencies and qualities:
- Master’s degree in food technology or a related field
- Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
- Proven track record in a technical role within a B2B environment
- Experience with food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
- In-depth knowledge of food ingredient markets, key applications (recipes and processes) and production processes
- A solution-oriented mindset with ability to approach challenges with a consultative, problem-solving attitude
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams to maximize capabilities and drive results
- Fluent in English and German
What we offer:
- Join a competent, motivated and dynamic team with opportunity to leave your own footprint
- A wide array of training opportunities and a corporate culture that promotes performance
- Modern and attractive workplace at Zurich Stadelhofen with flexible working options (WorkSmart)
- Competitive salary package including additional benefits
Are you interested in joining our team? If so, we would like to get to know you!
Please send us your complete application, including a letter of motivation, CV, references and diplomas. We also kindly ask that you include your salary expectations.
If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Evelyn Stirnimann.
IMCD Switzerland AG – Human Resources – Hufgasse 10 – 8008 Zürich - www.imcdgroup.com
Contact
- Evelyn StirnimannHead of HR
