Certified Food Chemist | Staatlich geprüften Lebensmittelchemiker (m/w/d)
Bayerisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit (LGL)
Job Summary
The Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) is seeking a Certified Food Chemist to join their interdisciplinary team in Oberschleißheim. In this role, you will be responsible for the sensory and chemical analysis, as well as the legal assessment, of animal-derived foods, vegan/vegetarian alternatives, and additive/enzyme preparations. You will develop risk-oriented sample plans, contribute to research projects, and manage laboratory operations, including quality assurance and occupational safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health and consumer protection in Bavaria, working alongside experts from various scientific disciplines. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in instrumental analytics, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to developing new testing methods and leading projects.
Required Skills
Education
Successfully completed training as a state-certified food chemist with the Third Examination Section (Drittes Prüfungsabschnitt) as per § 21 APOLmCh
Experience
- Experience in sensory and chemical analysis and food law assessment of samples, especially in animal-derived products and their alternatives, is beneficial
- Readiness for sensory examinations of animal foods of all species (e.g., meat, fish, shellfish, eggs) is required
- Experience in laboratory management, including quality assurance, is beneficial
- Broad experience in instrumental analytics
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to conduct sensory examinations of animal foods from all animal species (including various meat products, wild game, fish, mussels, and eggs)
- Flexibility for deployment in other task areas at the Oberschleißheim location
- Willingness to undertake business trips with multi-day overnight stays (e.g., for committee activities)
- Limited-term contract until December 31, 2026, with potential for extension
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