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 compliance with stringent cleanliness, safety, and operational standards. The ideal candidate will manage a team of technicians while collaborating closely with scientific staff and users. Together, the Clean Room Manager and the entire cleanroom team will enable the scientists at ETH Zurich to develop the innovative technologies necessary for their success in research.
This role reports to the coordinator of FIRST and supports the research mission of the FIRST management team in its interactions with the Office of the Vice President for 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 the infrastructure and assist in operations of critical tools.
Collaborate with other core facilities at ETH Zurich for resource sharing and best practices.
Lead the planning for the future relocation of the clean room into a new building on the ETH Hönggerberg campus.
Team Leadership
Supervise and train clean room technicians, scientific staff, and users.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Compliance and Safety
Ensure strict 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, encompassing 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 team management and coordination with cross-functional departments.
Experience in specific scientific fields such as photonics, nanotechnology, or electronics is advantageous.
Specific skills in using and maintaining key tools such as growth machines (MBE, MOCVD, etc.) or lithography machines (DWL, E-beam) are assets.
A PhD degree in a related discipline is required.
Required 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.
Proficiency in English and German is required.
A collaborative team player.
Ability to work in a clean room environment while strictly adhering to gowning and cleanliness protocols.
Your Career with Impact
Join ETH Zurich, an institution committed to fostering your professional development while actively contributing to positive societal change. We are dedicated to maintaining a sustainable and climate-neutral university.
As part of our team, you can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets, car sharing, a variety of sports offerings through ASVZ, childcare options, 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 more information about FIRST, please visit our website. If you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Sara Gasser at (no applications will be accepted via email).
Location : Zürich ETH-Hönggerberg Country : Switzerland