Laboratory Technician Specializing in Chemistry 80-100%
Stadt St.Gallen
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:20 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the City of St. Gallen's laboratory team analyzing water samples. Enjoy a supportive work environment and competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Analyze water samples from wastewater treatment facilities.
- Collect samples independently from local water bodies as needed.
- Maintain lab equipment and manage procurement of supplies.
Skills
- Completed training as a lab technician in chemistry or similar.
- Proficient in MS Office and fluent in German, both spoken and written.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
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Your new role
In this position, you will analyze all water samples from the wastewater treatment plants of the city of St.Gallen as well as from surface waters within the city area in the laboratory. In coordination with the laboratory management, you will also independently collect these water samples from the waters. You are responsible for the maintenance of laboratory equipment and the procurement of consumables.
This position is for you if
- You have completed vocational training as a laboratory technician specializing in chemistry or a comparable education with experience in chemical analytics (ion chromatography is an advantage).
- You are proficient in MS Office and have good command of German, both spoken and written.
- Careful and precise work are among your strengths.
- You enjoy working independently within a team and taking on responsibility.
Good reasons to work for the city of St.Gallen:
Your department
The water protection laboratory belongs to the Waste Disposal Department of St.Gallen. The main task is the analysis of (waste) water from the city of St.Gallen and surrounding municipalities. The laboratory is located in Wittenbach.
Those who live and work in the city of St.Gallen use the services of Waste Disposal St.Gallen – day after day. With efficient structures and services in water protection, Waste Disposal St.Gallen contributes significantly to an intact environment.
Our corporate culture
We maintain an open, constructive collaboration within the operations and with other city departments or external agencies. Continuous improvement of our structures and processes is important to us. We value personal responsibility and promote it through modern work tools. We are open to new ideas and actively implement them.
What we offer
We offer a modern workplace in the laboratory at the ARA Hofen in Wittenbach, remuneration appropriate to the requirements, and family-friendly conditions. A respectful working atmosphere, mutual trust, and respectful interaction according to our values are important to us.
Our selection process
For further information about the position and the selection process, please contact the head of the water protection laboratory, Delia Bartholdi, at phone 071 224 68 73. Please submit your complete application exclusively online.
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