EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
Dübendorf
10 hours ago
Administrative Assistant 60% (m/f/d)
- 31 March 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
Job summary
Join Eawag, the ETH domain's water research institute, focused on aquatic ecosystems.
Tasks
- Provide administrative support to the Aquatic Ecology research team.
- Manage department finances and project funds using SAP and Concur.
- Assist in personnel administration and process optimization tasks.
Skills
- Required: commercial training and relevant experience in administration.
- Strong MS Office and Teams skills with financial expertise.
- Excellent German and English communication skills.
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About the job
Eawag is the internationally networked water research institute of the ETH domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). It conducts research, is involved in education, and is active in specialized consulting. It pursues two parallel goals: to meet the immediate human need for water and to maintain the functionality and survival of aquatic ecosystems.
Administrative Assistant 60% (m/f/d)
For our research department Aquatic Ecology (Eco) we are looking for an additional person at the Dübendorf site
Are you flexible and need variety in your workday? With us, no day is like the other: from administrative support of employees, to checking finances, to assisting with new hires – in this hub function you work closely with your team colleague and skillfully handle the concerns of the employees. The activity is mainly carried out on site. The specific working days will be agreed upon, with Monday being mandatory.
For this diverse range of tasks, you bring a commercial education and several years of professional experience in a similar position. We are looking for a resilient, independent, and committed personality with experience in administration and finance as well as proficient MS Office and Teams skills and an affinity for reorganizing processes. SAP knowledge and numerical affinity are a great advantage. You have very good oral and written German and English skills, high social competence, keep an overview even in hectic times, and think in a networked way. In addition, you appreciate good and close collaboration and like to make an important contribution in a multicultural, scientific environment. A service-oriented, responsible, and reliable working style as well as respectful interaction are a matter of course for you.
At Eawag, we create a working environment where people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can contribute and develop further. With us, you help shape things! We promote belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We offer structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life and continuously work to remove barriers.
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or do you need further information? Talk to us about it – within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. More information about Eawag and its employment conditions online .
For inquiries, Senta Schödler , HR manager, is happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application by April 19, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis. A job start is possible from July 1, 2026, or later by arrangement.
Please use only our online application portal. By clicking the button below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Applications from recruiters/personnel consultants are not desired and will not be considered.
Interested? Then read on to see what awaits you specifically:
- Contact person in the Eco research department for all administrative matters
- Regular control of department funds as well as project funds and management of payments (SAP, Concur)
- Personnel administration in cooperation with the HR department; e.g. for hires, changes, etc.
- Substitution during your colleague's vacation absences (periodically increased workload, approx. 80%, which can be compensated)
- Participation in the development and optimization of process workflows and other tasks
For this diverse range of tasks, you bring a commercial education and several years of professional experience in a similar position. We are looking for a resilient, independent, and committed personality with experience in administration and finance as well as proficient MS Office and Teams skills and an affinity for reorganizing processes. SAP knowledge and numerical affinity are a great advantage. You have very good oral and written German and English skills, high social competence, keep an overview even in hectic times, and think in a networked way. In addition, you appreciate good and close collaboration and like to make an important contribution in a multicultural, scientific environment. A service-oriented, responsible, and reliable working style as well as respectful interaction are a matter of course for you.
At Eawag, we create a working environment where people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can contribute and develop further. With us, you help shape things! We promote belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We offer structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life and continuously work to remove barriers.
Do you have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or do you need further information? Talk to us about it – within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. More information about Eawag and its employment conditions online .
For inquiries, Senta Schödler , HR manager, is happy to assist you.
We look forward to receiving your application by April 19, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis. A job start is possible from July 1, 2026, or later by arrangement.
Please use only our online application portal. By clicking the button below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Applications from recruiters/personnel consultants are not desired and will not be considered.
Eawag: The water research institute of the ETH domain
