Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician Kanton Zürich Baudirektion Amt für Abfall, Wasser, Energie und Luft Zürich By arrangement, fixed-term for one year Laboratory Technician 60% The water protection laboratory carries out analyses on water bodies and in the vicinity of sewage treatment plants. On the basis of investigations of wastewater and sewage sludge, pollutant inputs, burdens, and risks to the environment can be identified at an early stage, and the effectiveness of measures can be assessed. The expertise in the team also supports the assessment of situations during water pollution and enables sound reporting. Your tasks Measurements of wastewater and sewage sludge using ICP-MS Sample preparation incl. suitable processing for timely sample handling Sample ordering and coordination of sampling at the sewage treatment plants Execution of laboratory analyses in routine operation to control the sewage treatment plants Processing of water pollution (laboratory analyses as well as report generation) Documentation and evaluation of measurement results according to internal specifications and quality assurance Your profile Completed training as Laboratory Technician EFZ or comparable qualification Experience in analytical chemistry and in everyday laboratory life Ideally know-how in trace/heavy metal analysis as well as ICP-MS (beginners with suitable laboratory practice are also welcome) Very careful, structured way of working and a good understanding of quality Willingness to collaborate in laboratory routine as well as for ad-hoc analyses (e.g., in case of water pollution) What awaits you with us: Exciting tasks with real environmental relevance – you will take on a lot of personal responsibility A committed team that sticks together and in which you will quickly become part of the whole Working with modern analytical methods and contemporary work equipment at the current state of the art Your contact Mathias Meya Group Leader ARA Laboratory Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers that are associated with fee requirements. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process. About us The Amt für Abfall, Wasser, Energie und Luft is committed to a healthy, safe, and attractive environment in the Canton of Zürich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of the natural foundations of life in the Canton of Zürich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, the environmentally sound disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. 270 employees work for this day after day. If you associate a complicated, dusty administration with us, you are wrong. We work collegially, uncomplicatedly, and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are just as much a matter of course for us as the possibility to develop professionally and personally. We offer... a structured induction for a good start the chance to take on responsibility a collegial team Your application process Pre-selection First interview online Second interview with facility tour Trial day as needed Final decision Apply now jpid0140272jm jit0731jm jiy26jm