Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Laboratory Technician 60%
- 16 October 2026
- 60%
- Zürich
About the job
look closely | develop | act
Building Department Canton of Zurich
60%
By arrangement, limited to one year
Laboratory Technician
The water protection laboratory conducts analyses on waters and in the vicinity of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Based on investigations of wastewater and sewage sludge, substance inputs, burdens and risks to the environment can be detected early and the effectiveness of measures assessed. The expertise within the team also supports the assessment of water pollution and enables well-founded reporting.
Your tasks
- In this role, you primarily support our team in the Canton of Zurich with the operational execution of sampling and subsequent laboratory analyses
- Your focus is on the precise implementation of analytics
- On-site sampling: carrying out routine sampling at private and municipal wastewater treatment plants in the Canton of Zurich
- Laboratory analytics: conducting chemical-physical examinations of the collected water samples as well as sample preparation and processing of sewage sludge
- Supportive activities: assisting with the processing of water pollution cases (laboratory analyses) and supporting the team during technical malfunctions
Your profile
- Completed training as a chemical laboratory technician, environmental technician or a comparable qualification
- Ideally demonstrable experience in the field of wastewater analytics or in the environment of wastewater treatment plants
- Confident handling of MS Office; experience with LIMS is a great advantage
- Valid driving licence category B (mandatory for sampling tours)
- Good written and spoken German skills
What to expect with us:
- Exciting tasks with a real environmental connection - you will take on a lot of personal responsibility
- A committed team that sticks together and where you quickly become part of the whole
- Working with modern analytical methods and contemporary work equipment up to date
Your contact
Mathias Meya
Group Leader Laboratory WWTP
043 259 91 61
Group Leader Laboratory WWTP
043 259 91 61
Edith Durisch
Section Leader
043 259 91 52
Section Leader
043 259 91 52
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, the environmentally sound disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. 270 employees dedicate themselves to this every day.
If you associate us with a complicated, dusty administration, you are mistaken. We work collegially, straightforwardly and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are as natural to us as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
If you associate us with a complicated, dusty administration, you are mistaken. We work collegially, straightforwardly and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are as natural to us as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
We offer…
Lunch voucher
Induction
Fair salaries
Responsible activity
Interaction on equal footing
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview online
Second interview with company tour
Trial day if required
Final decision