Chimiste cantonal-e adjoint-e — Etat de Fribourg
- Location
- Givisiez
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 29 days ago
Full description
Who are we?
The mission of the Food Safety and Veterinary Service SAAV is to ensure, through its inspections and analyses, that food and usual items do not endanger or deceive the health of consumers. It ensures the welfare and health of animals for themselves and the benefit of human beings.
Why join us?
Do you want to work for the entire population of the Fribourg region and join a committed team of diverse and complementary profiles? Join us to practice a meaningful profession, within a service of human size, while benefiting from the stability and resources offered by a large company that is the state of Fribourg.
In addition to this stimulating setting, we offer you attractive conditions: pleasant working environment, business restaurant, ergonomic workplaces, state-employer services and continuing training. Promotion of bilingualism through training in the partner language. To learn more, follow this link .
Your missions
- As a deputy cantonal chemist and member of the SAAV's management, you support the cantonal chemist in the definition and implementation of the service's strategy for the control of foodstuffs and usual objects and you replace it in his absence.
- As section chief, you lead the chemistry and biology laboratories of the service, which you verify and ensure the quality and compliance of the services as well as the analysis reports.
- You oversee the implementation of the VAS quality management system and monitor laboratory indicators and objectives.
Profile desired
- Master's or Ph.D. from a university, a FPS or a HES in chemistry, biochemistry, food sciences or natural sciences, supplemented by a federal degree in direction of official food control (DDCAL) or the desire to obtain it, in accordance with the federal order in force (RS 817.042).
- Professional experience in an accredited analytical laboratory (direction and development), several years of training and/or management experience, ideally with experience in leading change.
- Strong interest in the public service, good knowledge of its functioning as well as cantonal and federal structures.
- Experience in communication, planning and organisation as well as in the management of computer systems (including LIMS).
- Resistance to stress, ability to impose and ability to manage crises.
- Rigourous, precise and organized.
- French or German language with very good knowledge of the other language.
Contact details
Julien Ducry, Cantonal Chimist, T +41 26 305 80 02 or Catherine Heimann, Deputy Head of Service, T +41 26 305 80 04
Questions about this listing
What salary does Etat de Fribourg offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Givisiez is CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Etat de Fribourg. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Etat de Fribourg offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Etat de Fribourg during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Fribourg?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Fribourg's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Fribourg's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Etat de Fribourg?
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