Laboratory Technician EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Biology

• 01 August 2026 • 100% • Apprenticeship • Rämistrasse 101, 8006 Zürich • Log in to see the salary estimate from jobup.ch Laboratory Technician CFC (m/f/d) 2027 - Biology # Do you want to pursue a future-oriented apprenticeship? Are you curious, open to the world, and do you want to make things move while growing personally? Do you want to be at the heart of current events? Then you are in the right place at ETH Zurich, because the future is being built here. Job Description ## The ideal training for young adults with a keen sense of observation and an interest in humans, nature, and technology! You work in different areas of research and development: • Studying organisms - their structure and development as well as their interactions with active substances and the environment • Understanding the nature and functioning of living systems as whole organisms - in cell cultures, on isolated organs, or from isolated cellular components and biomolecules • Planning and carrying out experiments, including analyzing and documenting The training lasts 3 years, including 6 months of basic training in our apprenticeship laboratory in Schlieren. During the apprenticeship, you change your place of assignment according to a rotation principle and thus discover ETH from different angles. Profile ## You like experimenting and are interested in natural sciences and the environment as well as working with electronic devices and complex installations. Furthermore, you have a good sense of observation, fine dexterity, you are reliable and you work in a careful, structured, and precise manner. Thanks to your ability to think in an interconnected way, you approach experiments with sufficient perseverance and patience. For this professional apprenticeship, you need a compulsory school diploma and good performance in the following subjects: • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • English We offer ## • Introduction weeks at the beginning of the apprenticeship with all new apprentices from ETH Zurich • Six weeks of vacation per year • Modern infrastructure and professional supervision throughout the entire duration of the apprenticeship • Regular events and workshops for personal development and networking with other apprentices • Wide and free sports offer at ASVZ Working, teaching, and conducting research at ETH Zurich Diversity and sustainability are important to us ## In accordance with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and maintain a work and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our website on equal opportunities and diversity, you will discover how we ensure a fair and open environment where everyone can develop and thrive. Sustainability is a central value for us - we work consistently towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? Us too. ## *Note:* *To increase the equal opportunities of our candidates, we do not request a cover letter, a photo, or a Basic-/Multicheck. We will not take these documents into account if you submit them anyway.* Fabienne Jaquet looks forward to your online application with the following documents: • Curriculum vitae (without photo) • Copies of all certificates from secondary school, 10th school year, or gymnasium • Stellwerk 8 or Check S2 • Certificates of observation internships • Certificates, attestations of courses / leisure commitments (if available) For more information, the vocational training team is at your disposal by telephone at +41 (0)44 632 89 33. Additional information about vocational training at ETH Zurich is available in our film or on our website. About ETH Zurich ## ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and scientific universities in the world. We are known for our excellence in teaching, our pioneering fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge to society. More than 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find an environment with us that fosters independent thinking and a climate that inspires excellence. At the heart of Europe and globally connected, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.