Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Technicianess

Your Tasks

- Perform chemical analyses using ICP-OES and ICP-MS, with occasional support for GC-MS and LC-MS measurements.
- Support the development, validation, and optimization of analytical methods under supervision, primarily for ICP-based analyses.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical instruments.
- Evaluate, document, and report analytical results.
- Provide technical advice and analytical support within a multidisciplinary project team.
- Ensure safe, organized, and efficient laboratory operations.
- Assist in training and supporting apprentices, interns, students, and researchers in analytical techniques.

Your Profile

• Degree or professional qualification in chemistry with higher professional examination for chemical laboratory technicians, or equivalent expertise.
• Extensive practical experience in ICP-OES and ICP-MS, including sample preparation, method development, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Basic to intermediate experience with GC-MS and LC-MS analytical techniques.
• Good computer skills, particularly in analytical and spectroscopy data processing software.
• Very good command of English; proficiency in German is desirable.

We Offer

Our institution is founded on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, as well as opportunities for personal development within our robust vocational training culture. We support the optimal balance between work and personal life through modern employment conditions and our comprehensive on-site infrastructure.

This is a fixed-term position, with the employment contract initially limited to 2 years.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.

For further information, please contact Dr. Sasa Bjelic via email at sasa.bjelic@psi.ch.

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.