Clean Room Manager Position at FIRST - Center for Micro- and Nanoscience
The Clean Room Manager will oversee the daily operations and maintenance of an academic clean room environment, ensuring that it meets strict cleanliness, safety, and operational standards. The ideal candidate will manage a team of technicians and collaborate with scientific staff and users. Together, the Clean Room Manager and the cleanroom team will provide vital support to scientists at ETH Zurich in developing new technologies essential for their research endeavors.
The Clean Room Manager will report to the coordinator of FIRST and will support the research mission of the FIRST management team while engaging with the office of the Vice President Research at ETH Zurich.
Key Responsibilities
Clean Room Operations Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the clean room facilities, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Coordinate with users on facility upgrades, equipment installations, and repairs.
- Assume responsibility for infrastructure and assist in the operation of key tools.
- Collaborate and exchange information with other core facilities at ETH Zurich.
- Plan for the future relocation of the clean room to a new building on the ETH Hönggerberg campus.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise the training of clean room technicians, scientific staff, and users.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures within the clean room environment.
- Supervise documentation related to clean room operations, including safety manuals and audit reports.
Budget and Inventory Management:
- Manage the budget for clean room operations, including supplies, equipment, and staffing costs.
- Plan for equipment investments and procurement.
Experience and Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in a clean room or related environment.
- Proven track record in managing teams and coordinating across departments.
- Experience in specific scientific fields such as photonics, nanotechnology, or electronics is a plus.
- Proficient in using and maintaining key tools such as growth machines (MBE, MOCVD) or lithography machines (DWL, E-beam) is advantageous.
- A PhD degree in a related discipline is required.
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clean room standards, vacuum systems, and filtration technology.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and German is required.
- Ability to work as a team player and adhere to gowning and cleanliness protocols in the clean room environment.
Your Career with Impact
Become part of ETH Zurich, an institution that not only fosters your professional development but also contributes actively to positive societal change. We are firmly committed to creating a sustainable and climate-neutral university.
As an employee, you can expect numerous benefits, including public transport season tickets, car sharing options, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare facilities, and attractive pension benefits.
Starting Date
The anticipated start date for this position is January 2026, with some flexibility to accommodate the selected candidate's availability.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For further information about FIRST, please visit our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Sara Gasser at gassersa@ethz.ch (no applications).