Chemical Manager & Deputy Vocational Trainer

26 February 2026
100%
Apprenticeship
Villigen PSI

Job summary

Join the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland's largest research center. Be part of a dynamic team focused on sustainable solutions in chemistry and education.

Tasks

Manage chemicals and oversee chemical storage operations.
Organize inventories, disposal, and support user training.
Assist in developing training programs for lab technicians.

Skills

EFZ laboratory technician qualification preferred, with experience in chemical management.
Strong IT skills and experience with chemicals are essential.
Proficient in German and English for effective communication.

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About the job

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.

For the Vocational Training and Chemical Management group, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Responsibility for chemical management and operation of chemical storage facilities
Organization of inventories, stocktaking, and disposal
Training and support of users
Further development of processes in chemical and gas management
Deputizing in the vocational trainer and gas management area
Support in the training of laboratory technicians EFZ
Participation in the further development of the training offer

Your profile

Training as a laboratory technician EFZ, higher qualification (HFP/FH) desired
Experience in chemical management and safe handling of chemicals
Motivated in supervising apprentices
Good IT user skills
Good German and English skills

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.

For technical inquiries, please contact Thomas Rohrbach, Tel. +41 56 310 29 82.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 26.03.2026 for the position of Chemical Manager & Deputy Vocational Trainer (Index No. 2317-26163).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch