PpMain Functions /p pLallemand is building one of the most ambitious bio‑based products platforms in Europe — a scalable, industrial‑grade alternative to petroleum‑based materials for various applicative industries. A specific project investigates solutions for bio‑polymers uses: it is a commercially driven program on a clear trajectory from lab‑scale formulation to industrial production. /p pWe are recruiting an engineer who will own the critical interface between product chemistry and application reality — securing formulation robustness, generating the data that drives industrial decisions, and supporting the first customer deployments. /p pYou take ownership of lab‑scale formulation development and application engineering. You build the structure–property relationships that convert promising chemistry into a robust, deployable product. You produce the technical data that makes industrial scaling credible and quality decisions defensible. /p h3WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS /h3 ul liA rare combination of scientific depth and industrial impact /li liYour work directly shapes the qualification of the first bio‑adhesive volumes delivered to market. /li liYou operate within a team of recognized experts across chemistry, industrialization and customer deployment. /li liThe scope will grow with the program — giving you the opportunity to shape your own level of responsibility. /li /ul h3RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liDevelop and optimize bio‑based materials formulations at lab scale (e.g., adhesive applications) /li liBuild structure–property–performance maps linking chemistry, microstructure and macroscopic behaviour. /li liDrive robustness and variability studies on raw material batches and critical formulation parameters. /li liProduce structured application data supporting customer trials, after‑sales technical support, and Go/No‑Go qualification decisions. /li liTranslate lab‑scale constraints into industrial language — viscosity, pot life, cure kinetics, cost — for the industrialization team. /li liManage your projects with discipline: timelines, resources, reporting, and structured data delivery. /li liContribute to sustainability positioning: LCA support, bio‑sourcing traceability, eco‑label compliance. /li /ul h3TECHNICAL SKILLS /h3 ul liMSc or PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry or equivalent. /li liSolid hands‑on formulation experience in aqueous or bio‑based adhesive/resin systems. /li liCharacterization proficiency: rheology, mechanical testing (hot press, bond strength), DSC, FTIR. /li liAbility to connect physico‑chemical data to real application performance. /li liDOE (Design Of Experiments) methodology and statistical analysis — structured experimental design. /li li5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in formulation RD, ideally with industrial transfer exposure. /li liEnglish. /li /ul h3AN ASSET /h3 ul liKnowledge of wood panel manufacturing (hot press, bonding conditions) is a meaningful plus. /li liFrench and/or German. /li /ul h3PERSONAL ABILITIES /h3 ul liResults‑oriented and pragmatic — you move from data to decision without losing scientific depth. /li liAutonomous and self‑driven — you structure your own agenda and deliver with rigor. /li liComfortable in a fast‑moving, multi‑disciplinary team where priorities can shift. /li liNatural communicator: you can brief a chemist, an industrialist, and a customer in three different registers. /li /ul h3GENERAL CRITERIA /h3 ul liAvailable to visit production facilities. /li liValid work permit or residence permit for Switzerland. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr