EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
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Administrative Assistant (50 - 60 %) (m/f/d)
- 30 January 2026
- 50 – 60%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
Job summary
Eawag is an international water research institute in Switzerland. Join a collaborative work environment focused on impactful water solutions.
Tasks
- Serve as the main administrative contact for the ENG department.
- Manage finances and oversee payment processes (SAP, Concur).
- Collaborate on personnel administration and process optimization.
Skills
- Requires commercial training and several years of relevant experience.
- Strong organizational skills and MS Office proficiency.
- Fluent in German and English with high social competence.
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About the job
Eawag is the internationally networked water research institute of the ETH domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). It conducts research, is involved in education, and is active in specialized consulting. It pursues two parallel goals: to meet the immediate human need for water and to maintain the functionality and survival of aquatic ecosystems.
Administrative Assistant (50 - 60 %) (m/f/d)
For our Process Engineering research department (ENG) we are looking for an additional person at the Dübendorf site
You will work closely with the administrative assistants of the Departments of Urban Water Management (SWW) and Water Resources and Drinking Water (W+T). The workload should mainly be carried out on site at Eawag - ideally on four working days.
Your tasks
• Contact person in the ENG research department for all administrative matters
• Regular financial control and management of payments
(SAP, Concur)
• Personnel administration in cooperation with the HR department;
e.g. support with new hires, onboarding, departures, etc.
• Deputizing for the other administrative assistants
• Participation in the development and optimization of process workflows
and other tasks
Your profile
For this diverse range of tasks, you bring a commercial education and several years of professional experience in a similar position. We are looking for a resilient, independent, and committed personality with experience in administration and finance as well as proficient MS Office skills. SAP knowledge and affinity for numbers are a great advantage. You have very good oral and written German and English skills, high social competence, and keep an overview even in hectic times. In addition, you appreciate good and close collaboration and make an important contribution in a multicultural, scientific environment. A service-oriented, responsible, and reliable working style as well as respectful interaction are a matter of course for you.
At Eawag we create a working environment where people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can contribute and develop further. With us, you help shape things! We promote belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We design structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life and continuously work to remove barriers.
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or do you need further information? Talk to us about it - within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. More information about Eawag and its employment conditions online.
For inquiries, Mr. Kai Udert (Head of Department Eng), kai.udert@eawag .ch is happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application by March 15, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis. A job start is possible immediately or by arrangement.
Please use only our online application portal. By clicking on the following link, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Applications from recruiters/personnel consultants are not desired and will not be considered.
• Contact person in the ENG research department for all administrative matters
• Regular financial control and management of payments
(SAP, Concur)
• Personnel administration in cooperation with the HR department;
e.g. support with new hires, onboarding, departures, etc.
• Deputizing for the other administrative assistants
• Participation in the development and optimization of process workflows
and other tasks
Your profile
For this diverse range of tasks, you bring a commercial education and several years of professional experience in a similar position. We are looking for a resilient, independent, and committed personality with experience in administration and finance as well as proficient MS Office skills. SAP knowledge and affinity for numbers are a great advantage. You have very good oral and written German and English skills, high social competence, and keep an overview even in hectic times. In addition, you appreciate good and close collaboration and make an important contribution in a multicultural, scientific environment. A service-oriented, responsible, and reliable working style as well as respectful interaction are a matter of course for you.
At Eawag we create a working environment where people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can contribute and develop further. With us, you help shape things! We promote belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We design structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life and continuously work to remove barriers.
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or do you need further information? Talk to us about it - within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. More information about Eawag and its employment conditions online.
For inquiries, Mr. Kai Udert (Head of Department Eng), kai.udert@eawag .ch is happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application by March 15, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis. A job start is possible immediately or by arrangement.
Please use only our online application portal. By clicking on the following link, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Applications from recruiters/personnel consultants are not desired and will not be considered.
Eawag: The Water Research Institute of the ETH Domain
