Laboratory Technician | Technische Assistenz (Technische Assistentin/Technischer Assistent bzw. Laborantin/Laborant) (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This role as a Laboratory Technician at the Max Rubner Institute in Kiel involves crucial analytical work within the Institute for Safety and Quality in Milk and Fish. The primary focus is performing High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analyses and meticulously preparing samples of dairy and fishery products. This preparation is essential for the subsequent analysis of residues and contaminants, such as mineral oil hydrocarbons, contributing directly to federal research and public welfare. Candidates must possess completed vocational training as a laboratory technician or an equivalent qualification, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills in German. Desirable qualifications include practical experience with analytical methods, particularly HPLC, and expertise in food sample preparation. This full-time, fixed-term position (until May 2027) offers a stimulating environment within a leading federal research institution, providing flexible working hours, mobile work options (up to 60%), and competitive compensation under the TVöD Bund collective agreement.