Winterthur
Apprenticeship as Laboratory Technician EFZ specialising in Chemistry in Winterthur 100 %
- 08 September 2026
- 100%
- Apprenticeship
- German (Intermediate), English (Intermediate)
- Winterthur
About the job
Are you looking for a challenging and varied apprenticeship at the cutting edge of research and development?Apprenticeship as Laboratory Technician EFZ specialising in Chemistry in Winterthur 100 %
Department:
School of Engineering
Start of work:
1 August 2027
Tasks
As a Laboratory Technician EFZ specialising in Chemistry, you will work in the two main areas of analytics and synthesis. In analytics, chemical compounds are systematically examined for their composition and purity. In synthesis, individual chemical substances are combined to form new compounds.
At IMPE, we offer an apprenticeship with specialist training in analytics. During your 3-year training, you will learn all the important basics of chemical laboratory work in the first year and deepen your knowledge in the subsequent specialist training in analytics. You will also work in a team with scientific staff and assistants as well as our industry partners on current R&D projects. You will operate state-of-the-art high-tech equipment and glass apparatus, continuously document your work, and evaluate the recorded results on the PC. Working in the laboratory requires clean, precise work as well as perseverance and patience.
Profile
- Secondary school level A
- Successful performance records in mathematics, natural sciences & technology, English and German
- Interest in chemistry, mathematics, physics and enjoyment of experimenting
- Teamwork skills and communication competence
- Good powers of observation and logical thinking
- Fine motor skills
- Clean and precise working
- Perseverance and patience
- High reliability
- Interest in handling electronic devices
By the way - you will attend vocational school at the Vocational Training School Winterthur (BBW). You also have the opportunity to attend the vocational baccalaureate school alongside your apprenticeship.
In the first two years of training, there is an inter-company course each year at the University of Zurich at Irchel.
Please send us your application exclusively via the online tool: cover letter, CV, certificates, aptitude test, trial evaluations, trial confirmations.
We look forward to receiving your application!
What we stand for
The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland, with over 14,000 students and more than 11,000 continuing education participants, as well as around 3,700 employees.
The School of Engineering is one of the leading educational and research institutions in Switzerland, focusing on future-relevant topics. Fourteen institutes and centres guarantee high-quality education, research and development with a focus on energy, mobility, information and health.
The Institute of Materials and Process Engineering IMPE employs around 50 staff at the Winterthur site and is active in the strategic R&D areas of high-performance materials, modern processing and joining technologies, innovative surface technologies and sustainable process engineering. With modern infrastructure, IMPE works on interdisciplinary R&D projects in close collaboration with industry partners and other universities.
What we offer
We offer university-level working and employment conditions and actively promote the personal development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the page Working at ZHAW . Here are the main points:
Contact
Robert Sterchi
Scientific Staff IMPE, Trainer for Laboratory Technicians
Irina Keiser
Recruiting Manager
