Physiklaborant/-in — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Full description
Canton of Zurich Directorate of Education Kantonsschule Stadelhofen Dübendorf branch Physics Laboratory Technician 80 - 100% Technical skill, creative ideas and a passion for tinkering? Help us shape the physics education of tomorrow! The Dübendorf branch of Kantonsschule Stadelhofen has offered a lower-level academic secondary program, a short-term grammar school and a commercial secondary school since the 2026/27 school year. Once fully operational, it will accommodate 650 students on the Empa campus. Another building will open in Dübendorf in summer 2027 - also for 650 students. Physics lessons will start in the 2027/28 school year. For the development phase and the subsequent school operations at our two locations, we are looking for a practically skilled and technically proficient person starting in April or May 2027 who will help shape the physics department from the ground up and support its long-term operation. Your responsibilities
- Management, maintenance and systematic inventorying of the physics collection, as well as ensuring that all equipment and experiments are ready for use
- Preparation, setup and dismantling of demonstration experiments and practical lessons
- Development, design and construction of experimental apparatus and storage solutions, as well as maintenance, repair and fabrication of new equipment
- Procurement and provision of equipment and teaching materials, as well as involvement in purchasing new items
- Participation in technical projects and support for Matura theses
- Help shape and set up the subject-specific infrastructure, as well as independently organize tasks in consultation with the physics teachers Your profile
- Completed vocational apprenticeship as a physics laboratory technician (EFZ) or a completed technical apprenticeship (e.g. in the fields of polymechanics, mechanics, electronics or automation)
- Strong technical understanding, manual dexterity and a passion for tinkering, repairing and developing practical solutions, including basic knowledge of CAD and 3D printing
- Good spoken and written German skills, as well as working knowledge of MS Office
- Independent, reliable and careful working style with a pronounced sense of order, organizational skills and initiative
- Team-oriented, flexible and service-oriented personality with open and respectful communication
- Enjoyment of working with teachers and interacting with young people Our offer We offer a varied and diverse position with considerable scope for shaping the development of the physics infrastructure of a new upper secondary school. You will work independently in a committed team and make an important contribution to practical and lively physics lessons. The employment conditions are governed by the personnel regulations of the Canton of Zurich; work starts at 7 a.m., and holidays are taken during the school holidays. Application Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your documents by 27. November 2026 exclusively via the online tool. Applications submitted outside the online tool will not be accepted and will be deleted immediately. For enquiries, Ms Laura Sibau, Head of Administration, is available exclusively by email at [email protected]. Further information about our school can be found at Kantonsschule Stadelhofen - Dübendorf branch .
Workload: 80-100%
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