Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Cleaning Staff 60 %
- 30 October 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research facility. Join our dynamic team focused on sustainable solutions in science and technology.
Tasks
- Responsible for cleaning food service areas and general infrastructure.
- Maintain cleanliness in cleanrooms, labs, and monitoring areas.
- Ensure hygiene and proper waste disposal per established guidelines.
Skills
- Experience in the cleaning industry and familiarity with cleaning machines preferred.
- Excellent German and good English communication skills required.
- Proficient in PC skills, including 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 the Cleaning East group, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Cleaning of catering facilities and general infrastructures
- Cleaning in cleanrooms, laboratories, as well as control and monitoring areas with protective clothing
- Cleaning and disinfection of health infrastructures and equipment
- Cleaning in technical rooms and workshops
- Ensuring operational hygiene and proper disposal of waste according to the concept
- Operation and maintenance of cleaning machines, devices, washing machines, and tumble dryers
- Maintenance of the cleaning room, cleaning laundry, cleaning trolleys, and cleaning agents
Your profile
- Professional experience in the cleaning industry as well as handling cleaning machines is an advantage
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form, English skills are an advantage
- You are flexible and responsible
- You have a communicative, open, and team-oriented personality
- Good PC skills, Office 365
- Precise and independent working is natural to you and brings you joy
Your working hours are from 06:00 to 11:00, Monday to Friday. Occasional work outside normal hours, on weekends, and public holidays is also possible.
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic induction, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced culture of further 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 Roger Schenk, Tel. +41 56 310 59 35.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 26.11.2026 for the position of Cleaning Staff 60 % (Index No. 9231-30619).
Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
