Deputy Cantonal Chemist 80-100%

Employing authority / Administrative unit / Institution

The Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (LSVW) is tasked with protecting consumers through inspections and analyses from health-endangering foods and consumer goods as well as from deception related to foodstuffs, and ensuring the welfare and health of animals both for their own sake and for the benefit of humans. 

Become part of our team!

Would you like to serve the population of Fribourg and be part of a committed team composed of diverse and complementary personalities? Join us to pursue a fulfilling career in a manageable office and simultaneously benefit from the stability and resources of a large employer such as the State of Fribourg.

In addition to this interesting environment, attractive working conditions await you: a pleasant working atmosphere, a canteen, ergonomically designed workplaces, the benefits of the State as an employer, and opportunities for further training. We also promote bilingualism through language courses in the partner language. For more information, please follow this  link .

Your tasks

• As deputy cantonal chemist and member of the LSVW management, you support the cantonal chemist in defining and implementing the office’s strategy in the area of food and consumer goods control and represent him in his absence.
• As section head, you lead the chemistry and biology laboratories and ensure the quality and conformity of services and analysis reports.
• You monitor the implementation of the LSVW quality management system and track the laboratories’ indicators and objectives.

Desired profile

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a university, ETH or university of applied sciences in chemistry, biochemistry, food or natural sciences, complemented by a federal diploma for leading official food control (or willingness to obtain it) in accordance with the applicable federal ordinance (SR 817.042).
• Professional experience in an accredited testing laboratory (management and development), several years of recognised training and/or experience in management, ideally with experience in implementing changes.
• Strong interest in public service, good knowledge of its functioning as well as cantonal and federal structures.
• Skillfulness in communication, planning and organisation as well as in handling IT systems (especially LIMS).
• Resilience, assertiveness and ability to manage crises.
• Careful, precise and organised.
• Fluency in German or French with very good knowledge of the other language.

Contact person

 Julien Ducry, Cantonal Chemist, T +41 26 305 80 02 or Catherine Heimann, Deputy Head of Office, T +41 26 305 80 04