Lernende/r Laborant/in EFZ Fachrichtung Textil (a)

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Empa is passionate about materials science and technology, contributing to society. Join a dynamic and innovative research environment with excellent benefits. Tasks Learn practical skills in textile lab techniques and chemistry. Collaborate on research projects and conduct lab experiments. Attend external courses and document experiment results. Skills Completed secondary school with strong grades in STEM subjects. Ability to think critically and work independently. Good computer skills and perseverance in experiments. Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees at Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society towards a liveable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain. Apprentice Laboratory Technician EFZ Specialising in Textiles (a) A versatile and practical vocational education is particularly important to us. With us, you not only learn your craft but actively work in an innovative research environment. For a successful apprenticeship at Empa, motivation, initiative, and flexibility count. Independence, a sense of responsibility, creativity, and interconnected thinking accompany you throughout your entire training. With our internal support programme "Saphir" we additionally support you specifically in your development. If you are curious, enjoy working on future technologies, and find research exciting, we look forward to getting to know you. Your tasks Laboratory technicians EFZ Textiles learn, in addition to the safe handling of chemicals, the process engineering and dyeing procedures. External chemical and textile-specific introductory courses support the knowledge transfer during your training. You work on research projects and learn to plan, conduct, and evaluate experiments in the laboratory. Recording experiments is a central part of the daily work. In addition to in-house training, you attend the Commercial Vocational and Further Education Centre St. Gallen (GBS). Your profile You have completed secondary school with good grades in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English, possess good colour vision, and bring a willingness to learn and perform. Interconnected thinking and an exact and reliable way of working are very important to you. You enjoy working on the PC and have a lot of perseverance for experiments that do not work immediately. Our offer We offer an interesting training, a modern workplace, and excellent employment conditions. With us, you have the opportunity to acquire diverse knowledge. Empa is a lively and innovative research environment with an international flair. Further information about the apprenticeship at Empa can be found in our factsheet and on our homepage. "a" in our job advertisements stands for "all". We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is keen on innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities is welcome with us – that is all that matters. We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a motivation letter, CV, certificates, aptitude test, and contact details of two referees. Please submit these documents exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.