Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!

Job description

We are looking for aSenior Technical Assistantto join our team based in Müttenz. You will play a key role in supporting research, development, and production activities, ensuring high-quality execution of experimental work, process optimization, and continuous improvement of technical procedures.

🔥Your missions:

• Execute and coordinate technical or laboratory activities according to established protocols and safety standards.
• Support the design, setup, and maintenance of experiments, trials, or pilot plant operations.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data using digital tools and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Ensure accurate calibration and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Train and mentor junior technical assistants or interns on methods, tools, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up activities from research to production.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards (HSE, GLP, ISO).
• Prepare technical summaries and contribute to internal reports or presentations.

🎯Your profile:

• You have adegree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, or a related technical field (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
• You have at least 5 years of relevant technical or laboratory experience in a research, production, or analytical environment.
• You are fluent in English, German is a plus.
• You have a strong experience with laboratory equipment, analytical techniques, pilot plant systems, and digital tools such as LIMS, SAP, MS Office, and ELN.
• You have a strong understanding of safety and quality management systems (HSE, GLP, ISO).
• You are able to troubleshoot technical issues and propose practical solutions.
• You have excellent communication and teamwork skills in a multicultural environment.

💡 What we offer

• An international community, bringing together 110+ different nationalities
• An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities
• A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules
• A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
• Strong commitments to CSR, notably through participation in our WeCare Together program

Diversity and inclusion Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.