Apprentice Laboratory Technician in Chemistry (a)
Empa, Materials Science and Technology
Dübendorf
Key information
- Publication date:03 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Apprenticeship
- Place of work:Dübendorf
Job summary
Empa is passionate about materials science and technology. Join us for a meaningful career opportunity!
Tasks
- Conduct scientific experiments and analyze data in the lab.
- Utilize modern analytical equipment for research tasks.
- Collaborate with Eawag for hands-on training in chemistry.
Skills
- Complete secondary school with strong science and math grades.
- Team player with good observational skills and perseverance.
- Technical understanding and passion for computers and electronics.
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Apprentice Laboratory Technician in Chemistry (a)
For August 2026, we offer you a challenging training position in a fascinating research environment.
The exciting activities in the chemistry laboratory include observing, monitoring, processing, communicating, and interpreting data, where you make use of modern analytical instruments. You are responsible for the practical execution of scientific investigations, producing or analyzing chemical substances.
Together with the neighboring institute Eawag, we run a joint teaching laboratory. Besides the introductory course at the start of the apprenticeship, you will also attend several months of training courses in the second and third years. You will attend vocational school in Winterthur.
Secondary school level A is soon history and you will complete it with very good grades, especially in the natural sciences, mathematics, and also language subjects. You have good observation and comprehension skills, are persistent and eager to experiment, and enjoy working in a team. Your technical understanding and manual dexterity are just as important as your ability for abstract and analytical thinking. We also value accuracy and reliability. Enjoying working with computers and electronics is a must.
You are convinced to start your future with an apprenticeship.
Applications received by the end of August 2025 will be reviewed. If you advance, you will be invited to a first interview. Afterwards, we will select the closest candidates for the selection trial day.
We offer an exciting training with state-of-the-art technology. Empa is a lively and innovative research environment with an international flair and excellent employment conditions in the Zurich metropolitan area.
Further information about the apprenticeship at Empa can be found in our factsheet .
