Analytical Chemist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chemical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at the Max Rubner-Institut. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for conducting quantitative analyses of plant-based foods and human and animal samples using established methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting independent quantitative analyses of plant-based foods and human and animal samples using established methods
• Developing and implementing new analytical methods under the guidance of senior researchers
• Planning and executing experiments, including sample preparation and measurement on relevant equipment (primarily HPLC systems)
• Software-based data evaluation and documentation of experiments
• Performing general laboratory tasks
• Supporting laboratory management in areas such as occupational safety, quality assurance, and, as needed, in the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g., HPLC systems)

Requirements

• A completed vocational training as a Chemical Laboratory Assistant or a comparable completed vocational training
• Good knowledge and practical experience in working with HPLC systems
• Good knowledge and practical experience in the field of sample preparation (e.g., sample homogenization, solid-phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, liquid-solid extraction)

Desirable Qualifications

• Practical experience in the analysis of food or blood, urine, tissue
• Proficiency in using common software packages such as MS Office
• Experience in occupational safety and quality assurance in a chemical-analytical laboratory
• Experience in performing maintenance on HPLC systems
• Good English language skills

What We Offer

• A varied job in a forward-thinking research institute at the Karlsruhe location
• A fixed-term position until 30.09.2025 in full-time (39.00 hours/week, equivalent to 100% of a full-time position)
• A job relationship that is based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector (TVöD Bund)
• A salary in Pay Grade 9a upon fulfillment of the personal requirements
• Flexible working hours, part-time models, and mobile work
• 30 vacation days per year (in a 5-day week) plus up to 12 days of time off per calendar year
• Two days off per year (December 24th and December 31st)
• An annual special payment, as well as a company pension plan (VBL) and capital-forming benefits
• Varied opportunities for further and continuing education
• Varied health offers
• Free parking spaces
• Employer's contribution to the Deutschlandticket job
• Central location with good public transportation connections
• Discounted lunch in the canteen