Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
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Hot Laboratory Engineer
- 10 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
Join the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland's leading research hub! Engage in innovative projects that tackle energy, health, and sustainability.
Tasks
- Manage national and international radioactive transport projects.
- Oversee nuclear materials and radioactive sample management.
- Plan and execute fuel returns with coordination efforts.
Skills
- Degree in nuclear engineering, physics, or chemistry preferred.
- Proficient in German and English; confident in MS Office.
- Experience with dangerous goods transport is a plus.
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About the job
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.
The Hot Laboratory department at PSI is an independent organizational unit that operates the Hot Laboratory nuclear facility, a unique experimental facility in Switzerland for the processing and analysis of radioactive materials.
For our Hotcell Experiments group, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Project management and handling of national and international radioactive transports
- Management of nuclear material and other radioactive samples
- Planning and execution of fuel returns (material selection, data compilation, creation of loading plans, coordination with nuclear power plants, updating of accounting)
- Creating cutting plans for sampling irradiated fuel rods
- PSI Safeguards Deputy, accompanying official inspections, and assisting with the preparation and review of report documents
Your profile
- University or technical college graduate in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or chemistry, preferably with experience in the nuclear sector
- Experience with the transport of dangerous goods (Class 7 is an advantage)
- Good to very good knowledge of German and English (business fluent in spoken and written form)
- Confident use of MS Office
- Database and programming skills are an advantage
- Willingness to work with radioactive materials in controlled zones
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
For further information, please contact Daniel Kuster, phone +41 56 310 27 58.
Please submit your application online by 7.April 2026 for the position as Hot Laboratory Engineer (Index No. 4302-27135).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
