1725 Posieux and working from home | 80-100%

This is how you can contribute

• Collaborating in the analysis and implementation of chemometric methods via NIRS (near-infrared spectroscopy) and MIRS (mid-infrared spectroscopy)
• Developing new chemometric and secondary methods (MS, XRF, etc.)
• Supporting PhD, Master's and other students with laboratory analytical methods in connection with current Agroscope research projects and scientific work
• Contributing to and presenting work and research results, as well as contributing to the authoring of scientific publications
• Managing the chemometrics laboratory (QA, traceability, validation, etc.)

This makes you unique

• Engineering or university degree in chemistry or a similar field
• Skill in developing and validating analytical methods. Ability to summarise logically and work autonomously with the rigour and precision necessary for quantitative analysis
• Experience in data processing (chemometrics would be a plus) and statistics ( (PCA, PLS, clusters etc.)
• Experience with chemical/physicochemical analysis techniques (HPLC, GC, ICP, MS, spectrophotometry, etc.)
• Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English

In a nutshell

The 'Feed Chemistry' Research Group provides analytical support for Agroscope research projects and for the Official Inspection of Feed (legal tasks). The Group analyses and develops methods for maintaining effective, cutting-edge analysis responding to the needs of agronomic research. The laboratories are ISO 17025-accredited. The Group trains apprentice chemistry laboratory technicians.

Our benefits

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
• Embracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
• Staying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Good food, healthy environment

Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Marlyse Raemy Head of Team +41 58 46 75477