Eawag the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.
For the Department of Surface Waters (Surf) in Dübendorf (ZH) we are looking immediately or by agreement for a
Laboratory Technician Specialization in Chemistry (80-100%) in the field of Organic Geochemistry (m / f / d)
We are seeking a laboratory technician for the field of Sedimentology & Organic Geochemistry Analysis. As part of your tasks you will independently organize laboratory operations and carry out sedimentological and lipid analyses for research projects.
Your tasks
Operation maintenance and troubleshooting of gas chromatographs
gas chromatograph-mass spectrometers and SoliTOC
Routine and advanced organic geochemical analyses of lipids
Analysis of sediments (TOC and grain size distribution)
Advising and supporting researchers and students
Deputizing other laboratory staff of the department
including carrying out (sediment and water) sampling
Who are we looking for
For these demanding and varied tasks you have completed training as a Laboratory Technician specializing in Chemistry and / or hold a university degree up to Master. You possess excellent technical skills and a solid theoretical as well as practical background in organic chemistry. You also have experience in gas chromatography particularly in troubleshooting and problem-solving. You place great importance on efficient organization of laboratory operations to ensure the highest data quality. You are eager to collaborate with international students within research projects and to co-supervise laboratory trainees where flexibility and teamwork are essential. Excellent oral and written English skills as well as confident IT skills (especially in common Office programs) are required. German skills would be a plus. A category B drivers license rounds off your profile. You are interested in fieldwork and are willing to obtain a boat license and occasionally work outside regular hours.
Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths experience and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult and information about the Department of Surface Waters can be found at application deadline is 15 November 2025 or until the position is filled.
For further information please contact Dr. Nathalie Dubois Tel. .
We look forward to receiving your complete application which we expect exclusively via our online application portal. By clicking on the following button you will be taken directly to the application form.
Eawag : Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Anti Money Laundering,Access Control,Content Development,Flex,AC Maintenance,Application Programming
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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