Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Zürich
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(Physics) Laboratory Technician in the Field of Natural Sciences 60-80%
- 16 April 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join PH Zürich, a leader in shaping future education and research. Exciting opportunities in a collaborative environment await you!
Tasks
- Maintain and renew scientific collections in physics and chemistry.
- Prepare teaching materials and support educators and students.
- Conduct repairs and develop educational resources in collaboration.
Skills
- Completed physics lab technician training or relevant experience.
- Craftsmanship with materials like metal and wood is essential.
- Strong team player with a passion for education and science.
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About the job
from September 1, 2026 or by arrangement
PH Zurich actively shapes education, school, and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The Secondary Level I department is responsible for the training of teachers at the secondary level I. It currently offers four master's degree programs as well as subject extensions that impart professional competencies for teaching at the secondary level.
We are looking for reinforcement in the field of nature and technology and look forward to an engaged and motivated personality.
This is what you will do.
- Maintenance, care, and renewal of the scientific collections (physics, chemistry, partly biology)
- Preparation and procurement of teaching materials for lecturers in the field of natural sciences as well as support for lecturers and students during lessons
- Maintenance, repair, and procurement of experimental materials and equipment
- Craft work with various materials (metal, wood, plexiglass, etc.)
- Development of teaching materials in collaboration with lecturers
- Assistance with animal care and maintenance
This is what you bring with you.
- Completed training as a physics laboratory technician EFZ (laboratory technician EFZ, possibly chemical laboratory technician) with initial professional experience or a craft training with experience in the field of natural sciences
- Knowledge of common craft processing methods (handling materials such as metal, wood, plexiglass, etc.)
- Craft skills for minor repairs, equipment maintenance, or the production of exhibits as well as enthusiasm for the further development of teaching materials
- Enjoy working independently in a team
- High personal responsibility combined with a strong service orientation
- Interest in working in the education sector
- Willingness and interest to work in various subject areas (physics, chemistry, partly biology)
This will inspire you.
The PH Zurich offers you more than a centrally located workplace at Zurich main station with good employment conditions and attractive further training opportunities. What makes us special can be found here .
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier by May 3, 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Please submit your complete application dossier by May 3, 2026 exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Questions about the position.
Dr. Hanspeter Andreas Pfirter
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 62 18
Email: hanspeter.pfirter@phzh.ch
Dr. Hanspeter Andreas Pfirter
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 62 18
Email: hanspeter.pfirter@phzh.ch
