Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Laundry Staff 80%
- 01 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute.
Tasks
- Receive, sort, and prepare laundry for external services.
- Wash, dry, maintain, and repair all types of laundry independently.
- Sort and package laundry for delivery across various buildings.
Skills
- Training as a textile caretaker or extensive relevant experience.
- Fluent in German, with good English language skills required.
- Proficient in PC skills, especially Office 365.
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About the job
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for key questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.
For our Laundry group, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Receiving laundry, sorting and preparing it for the external laundry service
- Independently washing, drying, caring for, and repairing all laundry
- Sorting, packing, and preparing laundry for delivery to various buildings
- Handling all active and inactive workwear as well as cleaning textiles
- Independently advising, dressing, adjusting, and labelling workwear according to different professional groups and guidelines
- Weekly laundry distribution with delivery vehicle on the site
- Working in the control and monitoring area with protective clothing and respiratory protection
- Cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, disinfecting, and packing full-face masks according to manufacturer instructions
- Machine and equipment maintenance, cleaning of the laundry
Your profile
- Training as a textile caretaker or comparable several years of professional experience
- Willingness to work in a small team and in a rotation system
- Very good German skills, spoken and written
- Basic knowledge of English, spoken and written, is mandatory
- Good PC skills, Office 365
- Driving licence category B
Your working hours are usually Monday to Thursday from 07:45 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 17:00. Occasional shifts on Friday mornings from 07:45 to 12:00 according to early scheduling.
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic induction, you will benefit from individual development opportunities and our strong culture of continuing education. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.
For professional enquiries, please contact Claudia Benz, Tel. +41 56 310 58 69.
We look forward to receiving your online application for the position of Laundry Staff 80% (Index No. 9234-29036).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
