Laboratory assistant Jobs in Basel

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At Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As Laboratory Technician in Physics (100%), you will be responsible for quality measurements of ultra-pure water with the most advanced technologies of the industry. This includes getting trained for state-of-the-art metrologies, performing routine and non-routine measurements to support our business, calibrating and maintaining the instruments, as well as reporting the results to your team.

You will be a pivoting support for the innovation team, supporting in experimental design and execution, data collection and interpretation, design, assembly and testing of setups. In addition to quality measurements, your role includes manufacturing of high-technology products, mainly mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and integration testing. Quality control and regular sensors calibration will complete your sets of activities.

Joining Ecolab means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future – together.

The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn, Switzerland.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Perform high-quality physical measurements (electrical, mechanical, acoustics, with state-of-the-art technologies
• Perform production tasks, including mechanical assembly and electrical wiring and testing of instruments
• Support Quality Control activities
• Assist in the design, mounting, and operation of testing setups
• Prepare analytical reports
• Participate in experimental design, data collection, and interpretation
• Support innovation engineers' team in projects for industrial water purification and water quality monitoring
• Maintain contact with international suppliers and customers

Qualifications:

• Laboratory Technician Degree (CFC) or equivalent in physics, or a bachelor’s degree in physical measurements with previous industrial experience
• Experience with physical measurements and sensors calibration
• Experience with microscope (OM, SEM, AFM) and material/surface inspection
• Ability to work in lab and clean room environement as well as in assembly workshops
• Previous experience in Quality Control is a plus
• Senior level in MS Office tools
• Self-driven personality, creative, and able to work under pressure
• Hands-on mentality with a sense of ownership and responsibility
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented working capability
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment
• Willingness to travel internationally (occasionally; up to 10%)
• Fluent in English; German and/or French is an added value
• EU or Swiss citizenship or valid Swiss work permit

What’s in it For You:

• A challenging and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
• Flexible and self-determined work attitude, outstanding team spirit, and freedom in your area of expertise
• Work with the latest technologies in water treatment in a globally active company
• Be part of our young and international Innovation Team
• Start date after mutual agreement
• A collegial, dynamic, and collaborative corporate culture in an innovative company
• Modern infrastructure and working environment
• Participation in leisure activities
• 24 days of holidays, 6 additional flex days, and possibility of extra holidays
• At Ecolab we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.

Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.