Laboratory Technician

About the job

Canton of Zurich

Building Department

Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air

Zurich

By arrangement, limited to one year

Laboratory Technician

60%

The water protection laboratory conducts analyses on waters and in the vicinity of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Based on investigations of wastewater and sewage sludge, substance inputs, pollution and risks to the environment can be detected early and the effectiveness of measures assessed. The expertise within the team also supports the assessment of water pollution and enables well-founded reporting.

Your tasks

• In this role, you primarily support our team in the Canton of Zurich with the operational execution of sampling and subsequent laboratory analyses
• Your focus is on the precise implementation of analytics
• On-site sampling: carrying out routine sampling at private and municipal sewage treatment plants in the Canton of Zurich
• Laboratory analytics: performing chemical-physical examinations of the collected water samples as well as sample preparation and processing of sewage sludge
• Supportive activities: assisting with the handling of water pollution cases (laboratory analyses) and supporting the team during technical malfunctions

Your profile

• Completed training as a chemical laboratory technician, environmental technician or a comparable qualification
• Ideally demonstrable experience in the field of wastewater analytics or in the environment of sewage treatment plants
• Confident handling of MS Office; experience with LIMS is a great advantage
• Valid driving licence category B (mandatory for sampling tours)
• Good written and spoken German skills

What to expect from us:

• Exciting tasks with a genuine environmental focus – you will take on a lot of personal responsibility
• A committed team that sticks together and where you quickly become part of the whole
• Working with modern analytical methods and contemporary work equipment up to date

Your contact

Mathias Meya
Group Leader Laboratory WWTP
043 259 91 61

Edith Durisch
Section Leader
043 259 91 52

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we guarantee the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, the environmentally sound disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees are dedicated day by day.

If you associate us with a complicated, dusty administration, you are mistaken. We work collegially, straightforwardly and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are as natural to us as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

We offer...

Your application process

• Pre-selection
• First interview online
• Second interview with company tour
• Taster day if required
• Final decision

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