Substitute cantonal chemist responsible for laboratories and water inspection — État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)
- Location
- Epalinges
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 64 days ago
Role overview
As an alternate cantonal chemist, you hold a key position in the Office of Consumer Affairs (OFCO), attached to the Department of Agriculture, Sustainability and Climate and Digital Affairs.
A true partner of the Cantonal Chimist, you support her in the management of consumer health protection missions and ensure her replacement in the operational and strategic conduct of the Office.
You are involved in coaching the teams attached to the position, coordinating complex and cross-cutting issues, and actively contributing to risk management and institutional decisions.
- As an alternate cantonal chemist, you hold a key position in the Office of Consumer Affairs (OFCO), attached to the Department of Agriculture, Sustainability and Climate and Digital Affairs.
- A true partner of the Cantonal Chimist, you support her in the management of consumer health protection missions and ensure her replacement in the operational and strategic conduct of the Office.
- Public service responsibilities and ethics Global vision and perspective
- Laboratory presence in case of seizures (intoxication, etc.)
- Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DCAL) and Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DDCAL) - possibility of completing these trainings during the first two years of employment
Main responsibilities
- Public service responsibilities and ethics Global vision and perspective
- Laboratory presence in case of seizures (intoxication, etc.)
- Driving licence and provision of private vehicle for business travel
- Position in the Cantonal Administration of Vaud (State of Vaud), Switzerland.
Key requirements
- Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DCAL) and Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DDCAL) - possibility of completing these trainings during the first two years of employment
Application process
- Online application on the official career portal offers-emploi.vd.ch.
Contacts
- For further information, please consult the specifications HERE or contact Lucie Marie Catiau, Head of Office and Cantonal chemist by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 021 316 41 80. Doctorate in Science
- Recognized management training and/or experience Good knowledge of German and English
- Strong interest in the public service, good knowledge of its functioning and of cantonal and federal structures
Company and context
- Communication, planning and organization
- High working capacity, reliability, rigour, availability
Additional details
- For further information, please consult the specifications HERE or contact Lucie Marie Catiau, Head of Office and Cantonal chemist by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 021 316 41 80. Doctorate in Science
- Recognized management training and/or experience Good knowledge of German and English Public service responsibilities and ethics Global vision and perspective
Notes and original content
- For further information, please consult the specifications HERE or contact Lucie Marie Catiau, Head of Office and Cantonal chemist by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 021 316 41 80.
- Doctorate in Science
- Recognized management training and/or experience
- Good knowledge of German and English
- Public service responsibilities and ethics
- Global vision and perspective
Questions about this listing
What salary does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer for this role?
État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Epalinges. 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 État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) 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 État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) 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 Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud 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 Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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