Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) 80-100%
- Employment type
- Contract
- Location
- Zürich
- Company
- ETH Zürich, Binzmühlestrasse 130, 8050 Zürich
- Languages
- German (fluent)
- First posted
Become part of an internationally leading research laboratory and work on projects ranging from the dating of world-famous archaeological finds to climate and environmental research. The Laboratory for Ion Beam Physics (LIP) is part of the Department of Physics at ETH Zürich and is one of the world's leading laboratories in the field of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) and ion beam physics applications. Our accelerators are used, among other things, for high-precision radiocarbon dating. Among the most famous investigations of our laboratory are the datings of the Turin Shroud and the Ötzi glacier mummy («Ötzi»). Furthermore, we develop and build innovative instruments for the ultra-sensitive analysis of rare nuclides and work together with researchers from archaeology, environmental and climate research, geosciences, and numerous other disciplines.
For radiocarbon dating, you prepare a wide variety of sample materials, clean them, and subject them to measurement
The spectrum ranges from valuable archaeological finds and cultural-historical documents to demanding scientific samples
Material preparation is carried out according to established standards and requires a high degree of care, precision, and responsibility
A modern laboratory infrastructure with all necessary facilities is available to you for the versatile activities
Your future workplace is located on the ETH campus Hönggerberg («Science City») and is excellently accessible by public transport
Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician (EFZ)
Independent, careful, and reliable way of working
Commitment, initiative, and ability to work in a team
Interest in the development and introduction of new preparation methods
Good English skills are an advantage
Applications from recent graduates are expressly welcome
A varied activity in an internationally leading research laboratory at ETH Zürich
Participation in scientifically and socially significant projects, for example in the fields of archaeology, climate research, environmental sciences, and cultural heritage protection
A modern laboratory infrastructure on the ETH campus Hönggerberg («Science City»)
A motivated and collegial team in an international research environment
A flexible employment degree of 80–100 %
A temporary employment initially limited to two years with the possibility of extension
We look forward to your online application with the following documents:
Application/motivation letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Work certificates and diplomas
References
The start of employment is immediate or by arrangement.
Further information about the laboratory can be found on our website. For inquiries, Dr. Anja Studer, studera@phys.ethz.ch (no application documents), is happy to assist you.
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered.
We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
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