Clean Room Manager / Clean Room Manageress

Clean Room Manager 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 stringent cleanliness, safety, and operational standards. The ideal candidate will manage a team of technicians and collaborate with the scientific staff and users. The Clean Room Manager, along with the entire cleanroom team, plays a crucial role in enabling scientists at ETH Zurich to develop the new technologies necessary for their successful research.

The Clean Room Manager will report to the coordinator of FIRST and support the research mission of the FIRST management team through interactions with the Office of the Vice President Research at ETH Zurich.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean Room Operations Management:
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of clean room facilities, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
  • Coordinate with users on facility upgrades, equipment installations, and repairs.
  • Assume responsibility for the clean room infrastructure and assist in operations of critical tools.
  • Collaborate 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 feedback to team members.
• 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 investments for equipment and procurement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in a clean room or related environment.
• Proven track record of managing teams and coordinating with cross-functional departments.
• Experience in specific scientific fields such as photonics, nanotechnology, or electronics is an asset.
• Specific skills in using and maintaining key tools such as growth machines (MBE, MOCVD, ...) or lithography machines (DWL, E-beam) are advantageous.
• A PhD degree in a related discipline is required.

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of clean room standards, vacuum systems, and filtration technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and German is required.
• A team player who can work in a clean room environment with strict adherence to gowning and cleanliness protocols.

Your Career with Impact

Join ETH Zurich, where your professional development is supported, and contributions to positive change in society are actively encouraged. We are committed to creating a sustainable and climate-neutral university. You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets, car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by ASVZ, childcare, 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.

Apply online using the form below. 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 Show e-mail (no applications).