Laborant:in EFZ (m/w/d) 2027 - Chemie — ETH Zürich

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Laboratory:in EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Chemistry

Zurich, teaching position

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Do you want to do a sustainable apprenticeship? You are curious, cosmopolitan, want to make a difference and grow personally at the same time? Want to be on the pulse of time? Then you are exactly right at ETH Zurich, because this is where the future arises.

Job description

The ideal teaching for young adults with enthusiasm for natural sciences and chemical-physical processes!

You work in different areas of research

  • Assist in the development and characterisation of chemical compounds and optimisation of their manufacturing processes
  • Planning of experiments based on literature searches
  • Performing experiments to create chemical compounds or answer analytical questions
  • Use of glass apparatus and laboratory technology, such as synthetic robots
  • Examination of chemical substances with high-precision analytical devices, for example for their purity or chemical structure
  • Acquisition and evaluation of data and measurement series
  • Documentation and evaluation of experiments

The training lasts 3 years, including 6 months of basic training in our teaching laboratory on the Hönggerberg campus of the ETH. During the apprenticeship, you will change location according to the rotation principle and get to know the ETH from different angles.

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You enjoy experimenting and are interested in chemistry, physics and mathematics as well as working with electronic devices and complex equipment. In addition, you have good observation skills, fine motor skills, are reliable and have a careful, structured and accurate working style. With your ability to think connected, you approach experiments with enough endurance and patience.

For this vocational apprenticeship you need a mandatory school degree and good performance in the following school subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • English
  • Computer skills are an advantage

Place of work

We offer

  • Introductory weeks at the beginning of teaching with all new learners at ETH Zurich
  • Six weeks of holidays per year
  • Modern infrastructure and professional support throughout the apprenticeship period
  • Regular events and workshops for personal development and networking with other learners
  • Free, wide range of sports in the ASVZ

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Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and cultivate a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all employees and students. On our website on equal opportunities and diversity, you will learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a key value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? We are too.

Note

In order to increase equal opportunities for our applicants, we do not require a letter of motivation, a photo or a basic/multicheck. We do not consider these documents, should you submit them anyway.

Dominique Pfeifer is looking forward to your online application with the following documents:

  • CV (without photo)
  • Copies of all upper school certificates, of the 10. School year or high school
  • Interlock 8 or Check S2
  • Test lesson confirmations
  • Certificates, Confirmations of Courses / Leisure Engagement (if available)

For further information, the vocational training team is at your disposal by telephone +41 (0)44 632 89 33. Additional information on the vocational training of ETH

Job details

  • Company: ETH Zürich
  • Position: Laborant:in EFZ (m/w/d) 2027 - Chemie
  • Location: Zürich, Zürich
  • Salary: CHF 83'000 - 126'000 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Università / Ricerca
  • Posted on: 2026-08-01
  • Expired on: 2026-09-25

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