EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
Dübendorf
13 hours ago
Chemist FH (m/f/d) 80-100%
- 25 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
Job summary
Eawag is a leading water research institute in Switzerland. Join a dynamic team focused on water quality and ecosystem sustainability.
Tasks
- Develop and implement work plans for the analysis lab.
- Train apprentices in fundamental water chemistry techniques.
- Conduct complex analyses and ensure quality control of results.
Skills
- Completed vocational training as a lab technician or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge in water analysis methods and instruments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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About the job
Eawag is the internationally networked water research institute of the ETH domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). It conducts research, is involved in education, and operates in the field of specialized consulting. It pursues two parallel goals: to meet the immediate human need for water and to maintain the functionality and survival of aquatic ecosystems.
Chemist FH (m/f/d) 80-100%
For our analytics and training laboratory in Dübendorf, we are looking for a qualified specialist due to retirement as of September 1, 2026, or by arrangement, as
With great care, expertise, and commitment, we dedicate ourselves daily to analyzing a wide variety of samples and thus actively contribute to the progress of our research work. In our analytics and training laboratory (AuA laboratory), we routinely analyze various water samples for our research departments.
– instead, you can expect a dynamic environment where your ideas and commitment are in demand. Everyone pitches in, and we offer you the space to develop further. Our working atmosphere is professional, humorous, and straightforward - just like you.
You bring with you
For this position, you have completed an apprenticeship as a laboratory technician with a subsequent HFP degree and/or a university of applied sciences degree in chemistry (FH) or a related field of study. You have good knowledge in (water) analytics, e.g., IC, elemental analysis, TOC/DOC, titration line, photometry. In addition, you have a good sense of dealing with apprentices and may have already completed a vocational trainer course. Good German and English skills as well as proficient ICT skills, especially the common Office suite (advanced Excel skills), R scripting (basic), LIMS, and databases complete your profile.
You are reliable! Both the team and the apprentices as well as the researchers appreciate your open, communicative, and service-oriented manner. You work responsibly, independently, structured, and efficiently, have a quick grasp, enthusiasm, and keep an overview even in complex situations.
At Eawag, we create a working environment where people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can contribute and develop further. You help shape it! We promote belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We design structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life and continuously work to remove barriers.
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or need further information? Talk to us about it - within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. Find more information online about Eawag and its employment conditions .
The application deadline is April 30, 2026 - or until the position is filled. Please submit a short motivation letter, your CV, and your work certificates.
For inquiries, Denise Freudemann , Head of the Analytics and Training Laboratory, is happy to assist you.
We look forward to your application, which we expect exclusively via our online application portal. By clicking the button below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
These are your main tasks
- Creating and implementing deployment plans for work in the AuA laboratory
- Training apprentices in the basics of chemical water analysis
- Guiding and supervising apprentices in working with analytical instruments
- Independently performing demanding analyses with result evaluation
- Method development, validation, and quality assurance as well as maintenance of the instrument park
- Verification of chemical measurement data, preparation of online data and data sets for databases, as well as other IT-related tasks
– instead, you can expect a dynamic environment where your ideas and commitment are in demand. Everyone pitches in, and we offer you the space to develop further. Our working atmosphere is professional, humorous, and straightforward - just like you.
You bring with you
For this position, you have completed an apprenticeship as a laboratory technician with a subsequent HFP degree and/or a university of applied sciences degree in chemistry (FH) or a related field of study. You have good knowledge in (water) analytics, e.g., IC, elemental analysis, TOC/DOC, titration line, photometry. In addition, you have a good sense of dealing with apprentices and may have already completed a vocational trainer course. Good German and English skills as well as proficient ICT skills, especially the common Office suite (advanced Excel skills), R scripting (basic), LIMS, and databases complete your profile.
You are reliable! Both the team and the apprentices as well as the researchers appreciate your open, communicative, and service-oriented manner. You work responsibly, independently, structured, and efficiently, have a quick grasp, enthusiasm, and keep an overview even in complex situations.
At Eawag, we create a working environment where people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can contribute and develop further. You help shape it! We promote belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We design structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life and continuously work to remove barriers.
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or need further information? Talk to us about it - within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. Find more information online about Eawag and its employment conditions .
The application deadline is April 30, 2026 - or until the position is filled. Please submit a short motivation letter, your CV, and your work certificates.
For inquiries, Denise Freudemann , Head of the Analytics and Training Laboratory, is happy to assist you.
We look forward to your application, which we expect exclusively via our online application portal. By clicking the button below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Eawag: The water research institute of the ETH domain
