Physics Laboratory Technician 80 - 100%

About the job

Physics Laboratory Technician 80 - 100%

Technical skill, creative ideas and a joy for tinkering? Help us shape the physics lessons of tomorrow!

The Dübendorf branch of the Kantonsschule Stadelhofen has been running a lower secondary school, a short grammar school and a commercial secondary school since the 2026/27 school year. At full capacity, it offers space for 650 students on the Empa campus. In summer 2027, another building will be opened in Dübendorf - also for 650 students.

Physics lessons will start in the 2027/28 school year. For the development phase and the subsequent school operation at our two locations, we are looking for a skilled and technically proficient person from April or May 2027 who will help shape the physics department from the ground up and support its operation in the long term.

Your tasks

• Supervision, maintenance and systematic inventory of the physics collection as well as ensuring the readiness of all devices and experiments
• Preparation as well as setup and dismantling of demonstration experiments and practical lessons
• Development, construction and building of experimental apparatus and storage solutions as well as maintenance, repair and new manufacture of devices
• Procurement and provision of devices and teaching materials as well as participation in new acquisitions
• Collaboration on technical projects and support with final year projects
• Co-design and setup of subject-specific infrastructure as well as independent organisation of tasks in consultation with the physics teachers

Your profile

• Completed apprenticeship as a physics laboratory technician EFZ or a completed technical apprenticeship (e.g. in the fields of polymechanics, mechanics, electronics or automation)
• Strong technical understanding, manual dexterity and enjoyment of tinkering, repairing and developing practical solutions including basic knowledge of CAD and 3D printing
• Good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as user knowledge of MS Office
• Independent, reliable and careful working style with a strong sense of order, organisational skills and initiative
• Team-oriented, flexible and service-minded personality with open and respectful communication
• Enjoyment of working with teachers and dealing with young people

Our offer

We offer a varied and diverse activity with great scope for design in building up the physics infrastructure of a new secondary school. You will work independently in a committed team and make an important contribution to practical and lively physics lessons. The employment conditions are based on the personnel regulations of the Canton of Zurich. Holidays must be taken during school holidays.

Application

Have we aroused your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your documents exclusively via the online tool by 27 November 2026. Applications outside the online tool will not be accepted and will be deleted immediately.

For enquiries, Ms Laura Sibau, Head of Administration, is available exclusively by email at laura.sibau@edu.zh.ch. Further information about our school can be found at Kantonsschule Stadelhofen - Dübendorf branch.