Cleaning Staff 36.56%

Publication date:05 December 2025
Workload:60%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences. Join us for innovative research and a supportive work environment.

Tasks

Clean dining facilities and general infrastructures effectively.
Maintain hygiene in cleanrooms, labs, and monitoring areas.
Operate and maintain cleaning machines and ensure waste disposal.

Skills

Experience in cleaning and familiarity with cleaning machines preferred.
Excellent German skills, English is a plus.
Flexible, responsible, and team-oriented personality.

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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 our Cleaning West group, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Cleaning of catering facilities and general infrastructures
Cleaning in cleanrooms, laboratories, as well as control and monitoring areas with protective clothing
Cleaning and disinfection of health infrastructures and equipment
Cleaning in technical rooms and workshops
Ensuring operational hygiene and proper disposal of waste according to the concept
Operation and maintenance of cleaning machines, devices, washing machines, and dryers
Maintenance of the cleaning room, cleaning laundry, cleaning carts, and cleaning agents

Your profile

Professional experience in the cleaning industry as well as handling cleaning machines is an advantage
Very good German skills in spoken and written form, English skills are an advantage
You are flexible and responsible
You have a communicative, open, and team-oriented personality
Good PC skills, Office 365
Precise and independent work is natural to you and brings you joy

Your working hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Occasional assignments outside normal working hours, on weekends, public holidays, and during company holidays between Christmas and New Year are also possible.

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 professional inquiries, please contact Sandra Hunkeler, Tel. +41 56 310 58 72.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 15.01.2026 for the position of Cleaning Staff 36.56% (reference number 9232-25814).

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

www.psi.ch