Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 86'072 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 131'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Laborant/in im Bereich Analytik
Precise analyses for clean food and a clear environment
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You check the quality of food, water and exhaust air using analytical methods.
You work at analysis stations in modern labs every day. You use precise measurement methods to check samples for their chemical composition. Your work ensures safety in food production and protects the environment. Expert knowledge and care are your most important tools. You work closely with experts and help create cleaner products.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Biologist. Based on 207 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 93'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 94'500 | 28 |
| Vaud | CHF 83'000 | 24 |
| Berne | CHF 82'250 | 20 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 72'000 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 97'000 | 18 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 93'000 | 11 |
| Industry various | CHF 90'000 | 9 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 90'000 | 17 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 86'500 | 70 |
| Consulting various | CHF 84'800 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Laborant/in EFZ
Official education path
Initial training is usually done through vocational education with a federal proficiency certificate in the field of analysis.
Typical training path
Laborant/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Laborant/in EFZ
Requirements
- Analytical skills
- Exact working method
- High quality awareness
- Hygiene awareness
- Systematic working method
- Technical understanding
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical skills
- Exact working method
- High quality awareness
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the analysis station and prepare the samples carefully. Then you carry out the measurements and evaluate the data accurately.
- You check chemical compounds in food for purity.
- You analyse water samples with special equipment for pollutants.
- You monitor exhaust air quality in industrial plants.
- You document all measurement values completely and clearly.
- You calibrate the measuring devices regularly for accurate results.
- You strictly follow lab rules and hygiene standards.
Working conditions
You work in labs for the food industry, water treatment or environmental analysis. The workplaces are usually in closed rooms with special equipment.
Strengths
- Analytical skills
- Exact working method
- High quality awareness
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- Strict protocols
- Chemical exposure
- Monotonous processes
- Shift work
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