Laboratory Technician in Physics / Laboratory Technicianess in Physics

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we invite you to enhance your skills and professional experience while collaborating with leading experts in water treatment. As a Laboratory Technician in Physics (100%), you will support innovation engineers through experimental design, data collection, and interpretation. Your role will also involve the design, assembly, operation of testing setups, and ensuring quality control.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals dedicated to preserving water—our planet's most vital resource. Together, we strive 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.
• Engage in 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 the scope of work.
• Support our Quality Control activities.
• Communicate with international suppliers and customers.
• Prepare analytical reports.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Laboratory Technician Degree (CFC) or equivalent in physics; a bachelor’s in physical measurements with previous industrial experience is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office tools at a senior level.
• Prior experience in Quality Control is advantageous.
• Self-driven, creative, and able to perform under pressure.
• Hands-on mentality with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Quick learner, adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel internationally (occasionally; up to 10%).
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German and/or French is considered a plus.
• You are an EU or Swiss citizen or possess a valid work permit for Switzerland.

If you resonate with a strong sense of ownership and teamwork, we would love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

Why Work at Ovivo?

• A challenging and varied role within an exciting and innovative organization.
• Flexible working conditions, outstanding team spirit, and freedom in your area of expertise.
• Engagement with the latest technologies in water treatment within a global company.
• Collaboration in our dynamic, young, and international Innovation Team.
• A mutually agreed start date.
• A collegial, dynamic, and collaborative corporate culture.
• A modern infrastructure and working environment.
• Participation in leisure activities.
• 24 days of vacation, 6 additional flex days, and the possibility of extra holidays.

At Ovivo, we are committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive, fair, and respectful for all employees.

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About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global leader in providing equipment, technology, and systems that produce some of the purest water and treat some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. With over 150 years of expertise in water treatment, Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowledge. We deliver both conventional and highly technical water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets while leveraging our large installed base of equipment worldwide to offer parts and services to our customers. Committed to ongoing innovation, we provide cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable water treatment solutions.

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