République et Canton de Neuchâtel
Peseux
Chemical Engineer 70% to 90%
- 23 July 2026
- 70 – 90%
- Peseux
Job summary
Join SENE, the energy and environment service in Peseux, dedicated to water and soil. This role offers a great opportunity to enhance your career in an accredited lab.
Tasks
- Manage lab activities in analytical chemistry, supporting the section head.
- Organize analysis programs and subcontracting based on sampling campaigns.
- Oversee operational management, training, and supporting lab staff, especially apprentices.
Skills
- Master's in chemistry or equivalent with 3 years of lab experience required.
- Fluent in French; knowledge of German is a plus for collaboration.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills to anticipate needs.
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About the job
SENE70
Department:DDTEEntity:Energy and Environment Service (SENE) - Water and Soil SectionActivities:Attached to the "Water and Soil" section, you manage, with the support of the section head, all laboratory activities, accredited ISO 17025, mainly in the field of analytical chemistry.Furthermore, you organise analysis programmes and subcontract analyses according to sampling campaigns.
You are proficient in sample preparation methods and the use of database management systems (DBMS).
Moreover, you analyse the results as a whole and participate in the preparation of reports on water quality.
Finally, supporting the laboratory manager, you ensure the operational management of the lab as well as the supervision and training of the team, particularly apprentices.
Desired profile:Holder of a master’s degree in chemistry or an equivalent qualification, you have at least three years’ experience in laboratory work.Additionally, you are fluent in French, both spoken and written, and also have knowledge of German to communicate with specialists at the Swiss level.
Thanks to your analytical and synthesis skills, you anticipate needs and implement procedures that are both simple and effective.
Your enthusiasm and team spirit will be your greatest assets for this position.
Workplace:PeseuxStarting date:Application deadline:13 August 2026Information:All applications must be sent exclusively to the human resources department and not to the recruiting departmentIf you wish to take on this challenge, please apply online by attaching your complete file (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates).
