Zürich
Laboratory Technician EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Chemistry
- 01 August 2026
- 100%
- Apprenticeship
About the job
Laboratory Technician EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Chemistry
Do you want to complete a future-proof apprenticeship? Are you curious, open-minded, eager to make a difference and grow personally at the same time? Do you want to be at the cutting edge? Then you are exactly right at ETH Zurich, because the future is created here.
Job Description
The ideal apprenticeship for young adults passionate about natural sciences and chemical-physical processes!
You will work in various areas of research:
- Assisting in the development and characterisation of chemical compounds and optimisation of their manufacturing processes
- Planning experiments based on literature research
- Conducting experiments to produce chemical compounds or answer analytical questions
- Using glass apparatus and laboratory technology, such as synthesis robots
- Examining chemical substances with highly precise analytical instruments, for example for their purity or chemical structure
- Recording and evaluating data and measurement series
- Documenting and analysing experiments
The training lasts 3 years, including 6 months of basic training in our teaching laboratory on the ETH Hönggerberg campus. During the apprenticeship, you will rotate between different workplaces and thus get to know ETH from various perspectives.
Profile
You enjoy experimenting and are interested in chemistry, physics and mathematics as well as working with electronic devices and complex apparatus. In addition, you have good observational skills, fine motor skills, are reliable and have a careful, structured and precise working style. With your ability to think in a connected way, you approach experiments with sufficient perseverance and patience.
You need a compulsory school leaving certificate for this apprenticeship and good grades in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English
- IT skills are an advantage
We offer
- Introductory weeks at the start of the apprenticeship with all new learners at ETH Zurich
- Six weeks of holiday per year
- Modern infrastructure and professional support throughout the apprenticeship
- Regular events and workshops for personal development and networking with other learners
- Free, extensive sports programme at ASVZ
Diversity and Sustainability are important to us
In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.Curious? So are we.
Note:
To increase equal opportunities for our applicants, we do not require a motivation letter, photo or Basic-/Multicheck. We do not consider these documents if you submit them anyway.
Dominique Pfeifer looks forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (without photo)
- Copies of all certificates from secondary school, 10th school year or grammar school
- Stellwerk 8 or Check S2
- Internship confirmations
- Certificates, confirmations of courses / leisure activities (if available)
For further information, the vocational training team is happy to assist you by phone at +41 (0)44 632 89 33. Additional information about vocational training at ETH Zurich can be found in our film or on our website .
