Laboratory Technician in Physics

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we provide an exceptional opportunity to enhance your skills and professional experience while collaborating with experts in water treatment worldwide. As a Laboratory Technician specializing in Physics (100%), you will play a vital role in supporting innovation engineers through experimental design, data collection, and interpretation. Your responsibilities will also include assisting in the design, assembly, and operation of testing setups, as well as overseeing quality control.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about preserving water, our planet's essential resource. Together, we combine our talents to work towards a more sustainable future.

The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn, Switzerland.

What is the Role?

• Support innovation engineers in projects related to industrial water purification and water quality monitoring.
• Contribute to experimental design, data collection, and interpretation.
• Assist in the design, assembly, and operation of testing setups.
• Conduct various physical measurements (electrical, mechanical, acoustics, etc.) as part of your responsibilities.
• Support quality control activities.
• Engage with international suppliers and customers.
• Prepare analytical reports.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Laboratory Technician Degree (CFC) or equivalent in physics; a bachelor's degree in physical measurements with relevant industrial experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Previous experience in quality control is a plus.
• Self-driven, creative, and capable of working under pressure.
• Hands-on mentality with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Quick learner, adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally (occasionally, up to 10%).
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German and/or French is an added advantage.
• EU or Swiss citizenship or a valid working permit for Switzerland.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you possess a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in your endeavors, we would still love to hear from you.

Why Work at Ovivo?

• A challenging and varied role within an exciting and innovative organization.
• Flexible work hours and a self-determined work attitude, combined with outstanding team spirit.
• Engagement with the latest technologies in the field of water treatment within a global company.
• Become part of our young and international Innovation Team.
• Start date to be agreed upon mutually.
• A collegial, dynamic, and collaborative corporate culture.
• Modern infrastructure and work environment.
• Participation in leisure activities.
• 24 days of vacation, 6 additional flex days, and opportunities for more holidays.

At Ovivo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Dive in - Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Let's change the future of water together!

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems that produce some of the purest water and treat the most challenging wastewater in the industry. With over 150 years of expertise in water treatment, Ovivo has established a powerful global brand, renowned for its products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration know-how. We offer water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable, serving both industrial and municipal markets around the world.

To learn more about Ovivo, visit our website: https://careers.ovivowater.com/