Food Chemist | eine Lebensmittelchemikerin / einen Lebensmittelchemiker (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The State Investigation Office (LUA) is seeking a qualified Food Chemist to join their Institute for Food Chemistry and Drug Testing in Mainz. This full-time, fixed-term role (until January 2027) involves the critical examination and legal assessment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring consumer safety and compliance. Day-to-day tasks include planning and organizing analytical and quality assurance activities, developing and validating testing methods, preparing expert reports, and potentially leading laboratory staff. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Food Chemistry and is a certified State-Certified Food Chemist. They should possess strong foundational knowledge and practical experience in instrumental analytical techniques, particularly chromatographic methods (GC, HPLC, IC). This position offers a secure role within the public service, supporting work-life balance through flexible hours and modern professional development opportunities, contributing directly to public health and consumer protection in Rhineland-Palatinate.