Laboratory Manager

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Flamatt site as a

Laboratory Manager 80-100%

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What you will do:  

• Lead the day-to-day operation of multiple R&D laboratories and workshops, ensuring effective coordination of personnel, equipment, infrastructure, and laboratory services 

• Manage laboratory operations and infrastructure, including equipment maintenance and calibration, inventory, space planning, asset lifecycle management, and laboratory investments 

• Own laboratory safety and compliance by driving EHS programs, promoting a strong safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards 

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by optimizing laboratory efficiency, availability, long-term reliability testing, and cross-functional collaboration to support evolving R&D needs 

What you bring:   

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, or a related technical field 

• Several years of experience managing laboratories, workshops, technical facilities, production test environments, or engineering operations 

• Good knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment lifecycle management, maintenance planning, operational processes, and laboratory or industrial safety management 

• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and all organizational levels in an international matrix environment 

• Hands-on and pragmatic leadership style with strong coaching, problem-solving, change management, and continuous improvement capabilities; fluent in Englisch, German is an advantage  

Why join us?

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Profit from on-site perks such as discounted meals, free fruit, and support for health initiatives like "bike to work”
• Benefit from tax-free fringe benefits via Swibeco.ch, employee discounts (e.g. brack.ch, CC Aligro, SIXT), mobility perks including fleet discounts, free parking and e-charging stations for cars and bikes