Apprentice Laborant/in EFZ Fachrichtung Textil (a) — Empa
- Location
- St. Gallen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 84 days ago
Role overview
Materials science and technology are our passion.
Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Apprentice laboratory technician in EFZ Textile (a) A versatile and practical vocational training is particularly important to us.
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
- In addition to the safe handling of chemicals, EFZ Textil laboratory technicians and dyeing processes learn.
- External chemical and textile-specific introductory courses support the transfer of knowledge during your training.
- You have completed secondary school with good performance in mathematics, physics, chemistry and English, have good color vision and bring learning and performance.
- Networked thinking and an exact and reliable way of working are very important to you.
Main responsibilities
- In addition to the safe handling of chemicals, EFZ Textil laboratory technicians and dyeing processes learn.
- External chemical and textile-specific introductory courses support the transfer of knowledge during your training.
- You will work on research projects and learn to plan, perform and evaluate experiments in the laboratory.
- Logging experiments is a central part of daily work.
- In addition to in-house training, you will visit the Commercial Vocational Training Centre St.
- Gallen (GBS).
Key requirements
- You have completed secondary school with good performance in mathematics, physics, chemistry and English, have good color vision and bring learning and performance.
- Networked thinking and an exact and reliable way of working are very important to you.
- You like working on the PC and have a lot of endurance for attempts that do not work right away.
- Our offer We offer an interesting education, a modern workplace and excellent employment conditions.
- You have the opportunity to acquire a diverse knowledge with us.
- Empa is a lively and innovative research environment with an international flair.
- Further information on Empa’s teaching can be found in our factsheet and on our homepage. “a” stands for “all” in our job advertisements.
- We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
- We welcome all people who have the desire for innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - only that counts.
What the company offers
- With our cutting-edge research, Empa’s approximately 1,100 employees make decisive contributions to the benefit of society for a future worth living in.
Application process
- We look forward to your complete online application incl.
- Letter of motivation, CV, certificates, signalling test and contact details of two reference persons.
- Please submit these documents exclusively via our application portal.
Contacts
- Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered.
Additional details
- If you are curious, enjoy working on future technologies and find research exciting, we look forward to meeting you.
- Tasks In addition to the safe handling of chemicals, EFZ Textil laboratory technicians and dyeing processes learn.
- Your profile You have completed secondary school with good performance in mathematics, physics, chemistry and English, have good color vision and bring learning and performance.
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?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Empa's original listing at apply.refline.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
