Chemical Laboratory Technician 40-60% (m/f/d)

Key information

  • Publication date:18 October 2025
  • Workload:40 – 60%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Zürich eine

Job summary

TESTEX is a global Swiss testing and certification institute for textiles and leather. Join us for a dynamic role in a supportive, international team.

Tasks

  • Conduct analytical tests for contaminants in textiles and chemicals.
  • Manage the entire process from extraction to analysis results evaluation.
  • Collaborate within a multicultural team on diverse projects.

Skills

  • Completed training as a chemist, with experience in instrumental analytics preferred.
  • Proactive, flexible, and reliable working style.
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Office, strong German, and English skills.

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TESTEX is a globally operating and independent Swiss testing and certification institute for the textile and leather industry. Founded in 1846 and originally known as the "Silk Drying Facility Zurich," the TESTEX Group is headquartered in Switzerland and today operates over 45 branches in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia with more than 400 employees worldwide. The TESTEX Group is a founding member of the OEKO-TEX® association and has established itself as a reliable partner for manufacturers, retailers, and brands worldwide to achieve their sustainability and quality goals. We are committed to ecological and social responsibility and stand for the highest standards, professionalism, and technical competence to ensure the best quality in all our activities. Are you ready for a new challenge? We are looking for a competent and motivated individual for our Ecology department at our headquarters in Zurich as a Chemical Laboratory Technician 40-60% (m/f/d) Your area of responsibility
  • Analytical investigations of pollutants in textiles, consumer goods, and chemicals
  • Responsible for the entire process, starting with extraction through processing to
measurement as well as evaluation of analysis results including first and second review What you bring
  • Completed training as a chemical laboratory technician (m/f/d), experience in instrumental analytics is an advantage
  • You are flexible, proactive, and have an independent, reliable working style
  • Very good user knowledge of common MS Office programs
  • Very good German skills in spoken and written form, English skills are an advantage
  • You are a team player and quickly integrate into our multicultural, dynamic team What we offer you
    With us, you will find a modern laboratory environment and a varied activity in a committed and international setting. 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, bridge days, and home office enable agile design of your work-life balance. Training opportunities, market-based remuneration, above-average social benefits, and exciting cooperation partners are as natural to us as a pleasant working atmosphere. Have we sparked your interest?
Then send your application documents by e-mail to Martina Rapold, HR Manager (hr.zurich@testex.com). Further information can be found on our homepage. We look forward to meeting you in person soon! TESTEX AG, Swiss Textile Testing Institute, Gotthardstrasse 61, CH-8002 Zurich, Switzerland +41 44 206 42 42, zuerich @ testex.com, testex.com

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