Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 90'233 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 89'200 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 115'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Life Science Technologies-Ingenieur/in FH
You develop innovative solutions for medicine and pharmacy
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and lead projects in medicinal and pharmaceutical technology to develop safe and cost-effective manufacturing processes
Life Science Technologies-Ingenieur/in FH shape the future of the healthcare industry. You combine engineering with natural sciences to develop new diagnostic devices and drug production methods. You lead projects, analyse data, and ensure safe production processes. Your expertise is in high demand as the sector grows steadily and requires new technologies.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
Swissdoc 0.540.22.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Life Science Ingenieur. Based on 162 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'610 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'975 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 94'000 | 19 |
| Valais | CHF 83'951 | 21 |
| Zurich | CHF 80'000 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 90'000 | 91 |
| Industry various | CHF 84'500 | 5 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 82'975 | 32 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 72'000 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit 4-5 Jahre Teilzeit
Official education path
You complete a Bachelor of Science at a University of Applied Sciences to specialise in Life Science Technologies.
Prerequisites
- Abschluss einer beruflichen Grundbildung mit Berufsmaturität technischer oder naturwissenschaftlicher Richtung
- Abschluss einer beruflichen Grundbildung mit Berufsmaturität einer anderen Richtung
- gymnasiale Maturität and 1 year of professional experience in the field
- Abschluss einer höheren Fachschule
Requirements
- analytical-conceptual skills
- stamina
- technical understanding
- independent working style
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Long-term stamina
- Independent working style
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the lab and check the purity of a chemical substance using special equipment. Afterwards, you discuss the results with the team to plan the next production steps.
- You develop new manufacturing processes for biocompatible materials.
- You run test series and analyse the results.
- You optimise existing production processes for greater safety.
- You create technical prototypes until they are ready for mass production.
- You test chemical substances with analytical instruments.
- You plan and manage the industrial production of medical devices.
Working conditions
You work in labs, production halls, or research centres in the chemical and medical industry. Universities, hospitals, and environmental agencies also offer job opportunities.
Where to learn
- Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) Hochschule für Life Sciences Campus MuttenzHofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Long-term stamina
- Independent working style
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regular documentation
- Changing projects
- Physical strain
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