Data Scientist / Chemometrician

Data Scientist / Chemometrician (NIR Spectroscopy, Industrial Analytics) (100% M / W / D)
SpectraFlow Analytics, founded in 2013, is a leading manufacturer of real-time, near-infrared chemical analyzers for the mining and cement industries. Our lean, focused team proudly service over 100 installations worldwide, with new installations added every year. Our game changing technology is making big strides to increase revenue, reduce waste and automate quality control for our industry leading customers.
To support our growing client and project base, we are looking to expand our Data Scientist Team in Spreitenbach.
Your Role at SpectraFlow Analytics
You will develop and optimize data-driven models for our NIR sensors, directly contributing to real-time analysis and process optimization in industrial applications.
You will work at the intersection of data science, chemometrics, and process engineering, bringing analytical solutions into real-world use.
Your Responsibilities
Develop and maintain calibration models for NIR and spectral data (e.g., multivariate regression / chemometric models)
Prepare, analyze, and interpret measurement and process data, including spectral preprocessing
Evaluate and continuously improve model performance and robustness
Visualize and communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate closely with engineering teams and customer projects
Your Profile
Must-have
Master’s degree in data science, engineering, physics, chemistry, or a related quantitative field
Experience in data analysis and modelling ( or MATLAB)
Solid foundation in statistics and multivariate analysis
Experience with NIR, spectral, or sensor data
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working
Ability to communicate complex results clearly
Good English skills (B1–B2+)
Nice-to-have
Background in chemometrics or calibration methods
Basic knowledge of SQL / data management
Experience or interest in process analytics, mining, materials science, or chemistry
Basic German skills (A1) are a plus, or willingness to learn
Why SpectraFlow?
Work on real industrial applications with direct impact
Unique combination of high-tech sensor systems and data science
Small, specialized team with high ownership and flexibility
Why SpectraFlow Analytics:
Our technology drives innovation and change within major cement and mining companies.
Diverse team with employees from around the globe e.g in India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and China.
Full-time position, located at our office in Spreitenbach, Aargau with negotiable home office time and flexible hours.
Performance-related salary in line with the market.
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