Chemical Laboratory Technician

Publication date:01 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences. This role offers a collaborative work environment with great development opportunities.

Tasks

Design and operate setups for studying catalytic reactions.
Manage analytical equipment like ICP and mass spectrometers.
Support students and ensure a safe lab environment.

Skills

Completed education as a lab technician or similar qualification.
Practical experience in analytical chemistry and equipment maintenance.
Excellent knowledge of safety guidelines and German proficiency.

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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 members.

For the Operando Spectroscopy Studies group (COSS), we are looking for a

Your tasks

Design, construction, and operation of experimental setups to study catalytic reactions in close collaboration with scientific colleagues
Responsibility for the analytical equipment in the chemical laboratory (e.g., ICP, mass spectrometer, UV-vis spectrometer, gas chromatograph)
Introduction and support of apprentices, diploma students, and doctoral candidates in instrumental analytics
Ensuring occupational safety, order, and smooth laboratory operation

Your profile

Completed training as a laboratory technician or technician FH/TS with chemical knowledge or equivalent qualification
Practical experience in analytical chemistry as well as maintenance of the corresponding equipment
Familiar with chemical safety guidelines and the safe handling of gases and gas cylinders
Very good German skills in spoken and written form, good English skills

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you will 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 professional inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Maarten Nachtegaal, Tel. +41 56 310 30 56.

We look forward to receiving your online application by November 30, 2025 for the position of Chemical Laboratory Technician (Index No. 5004-24668).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Larissa Götzelmann, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch