Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'750 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 107'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 119'750 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 24'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Naturwissenschaftliche/r Labortechniker/in HFP
You develop and test new chemical compounds in the laboratory.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead complex analysis projects. You ensure product quality. You also develop new methods for industry in laboratories.
In a modern laboratory, you work with complex equipment and precise procedures. As a specialist, you help shape research processes. You check the quality of medicines or plastics. You also develop innovative analysis methods. Your expertise in chemistry and biology is in demand. You help bring new products safely to market. You work closely with teams. You document results carefully. You take responsibility for lab safety or environmental management when needed.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Naturwissenschaftliche/r Labortechniker/in HFP.
Salary trend
-73% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 130'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 24'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Naturwissenschaftliche/r Labortechniker/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ Ca. 6 Semester
Official education path
The course lasts about 6 semesters. It provides in-depth knowledge in chemistry, biology, and analysis.
Typical training path
Naturwissenschaftliche/r Labortechniker/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Laborant/in or equivalent qualification
- 5 years of professional experience in a lab-related company
- Proof of the required module certificates or equivalency confirmations
Requirements
- Interest in research and experimentation
- Good observational skills
- Ability to develop, execute, and review projects
- Fine motor skills
- Clean and precise work
- High reliability
- Interest in handling electronic devices and complex equipment
- Good health and no allergies
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise work
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your analysis station. You calibrate precise measuring devices. Then you prepare samples for quality control. You record the measurement values. You also discuss the next steps in the research project with your team.
- You plan and lead complex chemical projects in private laboratories.
- You check the quality of medicines, paints, and plastics.
- You develop and test new chemical compounds in research laboratories.
- You document project progress. You report on the results.
- You instruct subordinate staff. You train apprentices properly.
- You take on tasks in lab safety and environmental protection.
- You analyze substances using the latest microbiology technologies.
Working conditions
You work in chemical and biological laboratories for research, development, and analysis. You are also active in the pharmaceutical or biological industry. You work in production and quality assurance.
Where to learn
- scienceindustriesNordstr. 15, 8021 Zürich
- Fachverband Laborberufe FLB c/o Charlotte Rothenbühler ObereLindenstrasse 8, 3176 Neuenegg
Strengths
- Precise work
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- Strict regulations
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