Laboratory Technician, Environmental Protection

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden seeks a Laboratory Technician for environmental protection at CERN in Geneva. The role involves collecting samples and conducting physicochemical analyses of CERN's water discharges.

You'll prepare samples, manage laboratory inventory, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. A degree in Environmental Science or similar, along with strong analytical skills, is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or a related field is required.
• Experience in physicochemical analyses.
• Familiarity with sampling and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples from CERN sites and nearby environments.
• Prepare samples for various physicochemical analyses.
• Draft technical documents and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Physicochemical analysis skills

Sampling techniques

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Ionic chromatography

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)

High Pressure Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (HPLCMS-MS)

Job description

Laboratory Technician, Environmental Protection

Datum: 5 april, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

Within the environmental protection group, attached to the laboratory, you will carry out sampling and physicochemical analyses to assess the quality of CERN’s water discharges in compliance with the regulations of the two host countries.

Your responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples and carry out physicochemical measurement campaigns in effluents and river water, from CERN sites and surrounding natural environments.
• Prepare samples for physicochemical analysis.
• Conduct physicochemical analyses such as Ionic chromatography, Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), High Pressure Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (HPLCMS-MS), and photometry.
• Supervise the installation, maintenance and qualification of laboratory analysis and quality control (QC) equipment.
• Manage laboratory stocks and inventory.
• Draft technical documents and reports, including tables of analytical results.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data and analytical reports to meet the needs of internal stakeholders.
• Conduct on-site investigations in case of environmental events.
• Follow the trends of the physicochemical continuous monitoring of CERN’s effluents.