Water Sampling Technician (60%)

Thanks to innovative technologies, the Water Service is tasked with supplying drinking water to Lausanne and 21 municipalities in the Lausanne region, as well as ensuring the evacuation of water from the city of Lausanne and the treatment of wastewater from its agglomeration.

Within the Water Control Division, you carry out sample collections intended for analysis in our laboratory. You are an essential link in the analytical chain and contribute, through the quality of your work, to monitoring water quality.

Your daily routine involves travelling to various sites: catchment areas, groundwater resources, treatment plants, reservoirs, distribution networks, beaches, swimming pools, and private clients. You mainly work in the field, while collaborating closely with the laboratory teams.

The City of Lausanne offers you a stimulating environment. Your skills directly contribute to the quality of life of the people of Lausanne.

Main Mission(s)

Collect samples for water quality monitoring

Carry out physico-chemical analyses on site (in situ) within the water supply network of the Water Service

Intervene at clients’ premises or industrial sites

Ensure logistics for sample collection

Ensure the proper functioning of all measuring equipment

Profile

Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) in a technical profession or equivalent training

Network supervisor course organised by SVGW, an advantage

Professional experience in the laboratory field (medical, analysis, or other), an advantage

Interest in technical measurements and the use of simple analytical devices (pH, residual chlorine, temperature, etc.)

Comfortable with adhering to control procedures, organised and rigorous in work

Interest in the field of water control

Special Conditions

Driving licence (category B)

Clean criminal record

Frequent travel by vehicle

Workplace

Route de Lavaux 295, 1095 Lutry

Salary Grade

5

Start Date

1st November 2026

Information

Mr Fereidoun Khajehnouri, Head of the Water Control Division, +41 21 315 99 21

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 01.10.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? Contact the service directly at +41 21 315 85 19.

We pay great attention to the diversity of life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.