Additional Job Description
Ovivo Electronics, now part of Ecolab, is a global provider of advanced equipment, technology, and systems to produce ultrapure water (UPW). We are dedicated to innovation, offering energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater issues.
As a Chemical Laboratory Technician, you will support our clients and our innovation engineers in projects focused on industrial water purification and water quality monitoring. You will play a hands-on role in experimental design, data collection, and the maintenance of testing infrastructures.
Joining Ecolab means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future – together.
The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with good public transport connection (Tram 10) and free car parking.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Water analysis: Perform water analysis on samples such as wastewater, drinking water, and ultrapure water using techniques like ICP-MS, IC, GC, LC, TOC, and complexometric/titrimetric procedures.
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Material analysis: Perform analysis of ion exchange resins, polymers, membranes, electrodes, and chemical products.
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Data & reporting: Collect, interpret, and record data to establish technical reports.
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Quality control: Support Quality Control (QC) activities to ensure compliance with standards.
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Lab maintenance: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
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Collaboration: Work with international teams, suppliers, and customers.
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Experimental support: Assist with the design, installation, and operation of pilot and full-scale water treatment testing setups.
Qualifications:
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You have either a Laboratory Technician Degree (CFC) or a bachelor degree in Science, preferably in Analytical Chemistry.
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Professional experience (2-5 years) in analytical chemistry. Experience with LIMS is an added value.
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You like strong diversity tasks and hands-on work in technical labs/workshops/chemical labs.
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You show self-initiative and creativity, you are flexible and able to work under pressure.
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You have a good team-oriented working capability with excellent communication skills to work in close co-operation with our other internal international departments, suppliers and customers.
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English-knowledge for daily business use. German, French or other languages are an added value.
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You are Swiss or EU citizen or have a C Swiss resident permit.
What we offer:
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A competitive salary.
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Working in our young and international Innovation Team, with new challenges to solve every day.
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An opportunity to contribute widely and develop your skills in an agile company.
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Dealing with the cutting edge in ultrapure water technology in the electronic industry.
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Technical training in the position related field as well as the possibility for professional development in Switzerland.
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Entry date with immediate effect or by mutual agreement.
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A modern workplace in Witterswil.
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24 days of holidays, 6 additional flex days, and possibility of extra holidays.
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At Ecolab we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.
