SENE69
Energy and Environment Service (SENE) - Water and Soil Section You will join a motivated team committed to the protection and control of the quality of surface and groundwater, discharges from treatment plants (water and sludge), air and soil.
Your missions Attached to the "Water and Soil" section, you manage, with the support of the section head, all laboratory activities, accredited ISO 17025, mainly in the field of analytical chemistry.
Thanks to your experience, you ensure the maintenance of the laboratory accreditation and work on the development and validation of new analytical methods.
With ease, you operate database management systems (DBMS) and create software interfaces to harmonise the different environments.
You also plan and prepare various sampling campaigns and organise the analysis programmes accordingly.
Furthermore, you manage the laboratory for equipment purchases and maintenance, infrastructure upkeep, as well as for the training and development of its staff (6 people).
Finally, your skills position you as the key contact person for various internal and external entities.
Your profile Holder of a master’s degree in chemistry or an equivalent qualification, you have at least five years of experience in laboratory work.
Your significant experience in chromatography and excellent understanding of mass spectrometry make you an ideal candidate.
Moreover, your managerial qualities enable you to administer the laboratory and its personnel.
Finally, you are proficient in French, both spoken and written, and also have knowledge of German to integrate into the various specialist groups at the national level.
We offer you - A recognised laboratory, ISO 17025 accredited, equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instruments.
- Tasks with a tangible impact on the protection of Neuchâtel’s waters, soils and environment.
- An environment promoting autonomy, continuous training and work-life balance.
Information Mr Pierre Wyrsch, Deputy Head of Water and Soil Section, tel. 032 889 87 84
Working for the State This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.Diversity is a core value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
Application deadline: 13 August 2026
Salary: Grade 11
Start date:
1 October 2026 or to be agreed
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