Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Zürich
12 hours ago
Physics Laboratory Technician in the Field of Natural Sciences 60-80%
- 26 May 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join PH Zürich to shape education and research for the future. Exciting opportunity in a collaborative work environment.
Tasks
- Maintain and renew natural science collections in various fields.
- Prepare teaching materials and support instructors and students.
- Conduct repairs and develop educational resources with faculty.
Skills
- Completed training as a physics lab technician or similar field.
- Proficient in working with materials like metal and wood.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for education.
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About the job
from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement
PH Zurich actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The Secondary Level I department is responsible for the training of teachers at secondary level I. It currently offers four master's degree programmes as well as subject extensions that impart professional competences for teaching at secondary level.
We are looking to strengthen our successful centre and look forward to a team-oriented and committed personality. For this position, pronounced manual skills are particularly important to us.
Your responsibilities.
- Maintenance, care and renewal of the scientific collections (physics, chemistry, partly biology)
- Preparation and procurement of teaching materials for lecturers in the field of natural sciences as well as support of lecturers and students during lessons
- Maintenance, repair and procurement of experimental materials and equipment
- Manual work with various materials (metal, wood, plexiglass etc.)
- Development of teaching materials in collaboration with lecturers
- Assistance with animal husbandry and care
Your profile.
- Completed training as a physics laboratory technician EFZ (laboratory technician EFZ, possibly chemical laboratory technician) with initial professional experience or a manual training with experience in the field of natural sciences
- Knowledge of common manual (processing) procedures (handling materials such as metal, wood, plexiglass etc.)
- Manual dexterity for minor repairs, maintenance of electrical or electronic devices or the production of exhibits
- Enthusiasm for the further development of teaching materials
- Enjoy working independently in a team
- High personal responsibility combined with a pronounced service orientation
- Interest in working in the education sector
- Willingness and interest to work in various subject areas (physics, chemistry, partly biology)
What will inspire you.
The PH Zurich offers you more than a centrally located workplace at Zurich main station with good employment conditions and attractive further training opportunities. What makes us special can be found here .
Your next step.
Please submit your complete application dossier exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Please submit your complete application dossier exclusively via our online application platform. We prefer direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.
Questions about the application process.
Linda Kräuliger
Deputy Team Leader HR Consulting / HR Consultant
Email: linda.kraeuliger@phzh.ch
Linda Kräuliger
Deputy Team Leader HR Consulting / HR Consultant
Email: linda.kraeuliger@phzh.ch
Questions about the position.
Dr Hanspeter Andreas Pfirter
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 62 18
Email: hanspeter.pfirter@phzh.ch
Dr Hanspeter Andreas Pfirter
Department Head
Tel.: +41 43 305 62 18
Email: hanspeter.pfirter@phzh.ch
