Laboratory Technician in Environmental Analysis (80 - 100%)

Posieux, Switzerland | 80-100% |

What you can contribute to

• Analysis of agricultural environmental samples (water, soil, plants, farm fertilisers) aimed at determining stable isotopes, nutrients and organic pollutants (pesticides, veterinary medicines) using isotopic mass spectrometry, ion chromatography, continuous flow injection analysis and liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
• Independent prioritisation of laboratory tasks based on pending task lists, or in consultation with scientific collaborators of the research group
• Quality assurance and analytical control
• Maintenance and servicing of analytical instruments
• Conducting specialised analyses within research projects, as well as assignments and cover in other laboratories within the MEA competence domain
• Supervision of apprentices, interns and persons performing civil service, management of the Userlab, integration of new collaborators within the research group

What makes you unique

• Completed apprenticeship as a chemical laboratory technician with a focus on chemistry
• Experience in routine analyses in the aforementioned fields (from sample collection to communication of results)
• Autonomous, meticulous and systematic working style
• Team player, communicative and motivated
• Proficiency in main MS Office software, knowledge of laboratory information management systems, ability to quickly familiarise with various instrument-related software
• Good knowledge of two official languages and English

In a few words

Do you want to identify various pollutants present in the agricultural environment and thus contribute to sustainable agriculture? If so, do not hesitate to send us your application.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our collaborators on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Good nutrition, a healthy environment

Agroscope is the Confederation's centre of expertise for research in agriculture and the food sector. Researchers work at various sites in Switzerland. The main headquarters is in Bern-Liebefeld (from 2026: Posieux FR). Agroscope is affiliated with the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.

Additional information

The Environmental Analytical Chemistry research group provides chemical analysis support to Agroscope researchers. Furthermore, it contributes to a better understanding of the evolution and fate of substances in the anthroposphere, agriculture and the environment by developing methods and conducting its own research projects. Its target analytes range from heavy metals to organic micropollutants and microplastics.

Questions about the position

Thomas Bucheli Head of the research group +41 58 46 87342