Apprentice Laboratory Technician in Chemistry

Debiopharm is an independent biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland. Primarily active in oncology and infectious diseases, Debiopharm aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Debiopharm Research & Manufacturing SA, based in Martigny, is a pharmaceutical research, development, and production company with GMP-compliant facilities certified by major regulatory authorities. As the group's expertise center in the field of therapeutic chemistry, the company is the world number one for polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) based injectable products.

Are you interested in the field of chemistry? Have you completed your compulsory schooling? Are you motivated by this apprenticeship and do you have a strong desire to learn?

Then join Debiopharm Research & Manufacturing S.A. in Martigny as:

APPRENTICE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IN CHEMISTRY

We offer you:

• Comprehensive and practical training in different laboratories, including analytical chemistry, synthesis, and bioanalysis.
• The chance to work on varied projects, ranging from innovative research to GMP laboratory experiments.
• The opportunity to handle chemical and biological samples, learn to analyze data and interpret results, while following training on indispensable laboratory hygiene and safety rules.
• An environment where you can learn with passionate specialists and participate in concrete projects alongside motivated teams.

What we are looking for:

• You have completed your compulsory schooling with good results.
• You enjoy science and mathematics.
• You have an attraction to laboratory work.
• You are rigorous and meticulous and you have a good sense of organization, discipline, and rigor.
• You like working within a team.
• You are curious and motivated to discover new techniques and to work with molecules used in medicines.

Additional Information:

• Duration: 3 years in collaboration with the Ecole Intercantonale de la Chimie (EPIC) in Monthey.
• Semesters 1 to 3: you will be at EPIC full-time, with 2 days of theory and 3 days of practice.
• Semesters 4 to 6: you will work in the company and attend 1 day of classes per week at EPIC.

Have we aroused your interest?

We look forward to receiving your application file!

• Start date: 1st August 2027
• A cover letter with your Curriculum Vitae including copies of school reports from the last years of study.
• Internship certificates, diplomas, or certificates if you have any.
• Application deadline: 15 November 2026.
• An internship will be organized for selected candidates.
• The practical and theoretical tests organized by EPIC must be completed.