Holcim AG
Würenlingen
Laboratory Technician: Binder Technology 80-100%
- 08 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Würenlingen
About the job
Holcim (Switzerland) AG is one of the leading providers in Switzerland for innovative and sustainable construction solutions in the fields of building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure. With around 1200 employees at over 60 locations across Switzerland, we produce concrete, gravel and cement and recycle demolition materials into resource-saving products.
Laboratory Technician: Binder Technology 80-100%
Würenlingen, AG, CH, 5303
We offer you diverse and challenging areas of responsibility, where we always pay attention to health, safety and environmental awareness. We place great importance on you being able to maintain a balance between your professional and private life. A collegial working atmosphere, fair employment conditions and the promotion of your personal development are a matter of course for us.
Are you passionate about analytical laboratory work, modern measurement technology and innovative building materials? Would you like to contribute your expertise to the development of sustainable binders and work closely with production, technology and research? Then you are exactly right with us.
In this versatile role, you will take on the planning, execution and evaluation of demanding laboratory analyses in the field of binder technology.
What to expect:
Planning and conducting performance tests to assess binder reactivity and hydration kinetics under various conditions
Investigation of hydration and phase development of cements and binders using XRD/Rietveld analysis, isothermal calorimetry and supplementary analytical methods (XRF, TGA/DSC)
Technical support for our six plants in the cluster in conducting, evaluating and interpreting XRD analyses
Conducting various admixture analyses, including determination of density, viscosity, solid content and pH value
Participation in the establishment and further development of analytical measurement methods, such as Blaine, laser granulometry and BET
Development, validation and optimisation of analytical procedures for powdery and mineral materials
Evaluation and documentation of analysis results as well as preparation of test and technical reports
Active collaboration in specialist and working groups as well as support in the continuous optimisation of laboratory processes
Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards as well as maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment
What you bring:
- A completed training as a laboratory technician, building materials tester, chemical laboratory technician or a comparable qualification – ideally with experience in building materials, cement or binder technology
- Experience in an analytical laboratory as well as in handling modern laboratory equipment and measurement methods
- Technical understanding and enjoyment in working with laboratory and processing equipment
- A structured, careful and reliable way of working
- A high level of quality and safety awareness
- Analytical thinking and interest in materials science issues
- Team spirit, communication skills and initiative
- Resilience as well as enjoyment of practical work in the laboratory.
Our offer:
- Onboarding & Entry: Look forward to a team-oriented, open and future-oriented working environment. We accompany you from the very beginning with careful training, practical and structured, so that you can start successfully.
- Career & Development: We create opportunities. With us, you as a person with your individual strengths and potential are at the centre. Those who want to are supported by us and can achieve a lot.
- Appreciation & Team Culture: With us, you are part of a strong and inclusive team that sticks together, shares ideas and masters challenges together. A trusting leadership culture ensures that your commitment is seen and appreciated.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working hours, a 41-hour week, part-time options, 25-30 days holiday, holiday purchase, extended maternity and paternity leave
- Attractive Remuneration: We offer our employees an attractive remuneration package with many additional benefits and a very good pension fund
- Employee Benefits: From Reka checks to shares at preferential prices to the Swibeco benefits world - we ensure that you feel completely comfortable and benefit from attractive additional services
We are proud to live a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our policies and practices are designed to protect our employees, build trust and support them in reaching their full potential.
Our corporate values stand for equal treatment of all persons with regard to employment and employment opportunities. We actively ensure that ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability and other legally protected characteristics do not play a role in the recruitment and development of talent. We invite you to become part of our culture and to help us create an inclusive and diverse working environment together.
