Apprentice Laboratory Technician EFZ Specialization Textile (a) — Empa
- Location
- St. Gallen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 101 days ago
Role overview
About us
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's approximately 1,100 employees make crucial contributions to the well-being of society and to a future worth living.
- About us
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- EFZ Textil laboratory technicians learn not only how to safely handle chemicals, but also technical and dyeing processes.
- External chemical and textile-specific introductory courses support the transfer of knowledge during your training.
- Completed secondary school with good grades in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English Good color vision Willingness to learn and perform
- Networked thinking and a precise, reliable way of working Good PC skills
Main responsibilities
- EFZ Textil laboratory technicians learn not only how to safely handle chemicals, but also technical and dyeing processes.
- External chemical and textile-specific introductory courses support the transfer of knowledge during your training.
- You work on research projects and learn to plan and carry out experiments in the laboratory and evaluate the results.
- Recording experiments is a central part of daily work.
- In addition to in-house training, you will attend the St.
- Gallen Commercial Vocational and Further Training Center (GBS). Requirements
- You graduated from secondary school with good results in mathematics, physics, chemistry and English.
- You have good color vision.
- You have a willingness to learn and perform.
- Networked thinking and an exact and reliable way of working are very important to you.
Key requirements
- Completed secondary school with good grades in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English Good color vision Willingness to learn and perform
- Networked thinking and a precise, reliable way of working Good PC skills
- Patience and perseverance for experiments that do not work on the first attempt Motivation, initiative, and flexibility
- Curiosity and interest in future technologies and research
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, signal box test and contact details for two references.
- Please submit these documents exclusively via our application portal.
Contacts
- Applications by email or post will not be considered.
Additional details
- Gallen Commercial Vocational and Further Training Center (GBS).
- You like working on the PC and have a lot of perseverance for experiments that don't work right away.
Notes and original content
- Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Empa offer for this role?
Empa lists CHF 48'000 - 73'000 gross per year for this position in St. Gallen. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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 Empa 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 Empa 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 St. Gallen?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton St. Gallen can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with St. Gallen's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Empa?
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