Chemical-Technical Assistant / Chemical Laboratory Technician | Chemisch-technische/r Assistent/in / Chemielaborant/in (m/w/d)

Chemisches und Veterinäruntersuchungsamt Westfalen

Arnsberg, Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 21, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The Chemical-Technical Assistant or Laboratory Technician will join the CVUA-Westfalen, a public institution focused on consumer and animal health protection, at the Arnsberg location. This is a crucial role involving the analytical investigation of animal feed and animal products for residues and contaminants, specifically focusing on veterinary drugs and PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances). Day-to-day tasks include extensive sample preparation (crushing, homogenization), complex sample processing using various extraction and separation techniques for instrumental analysis, and actively participating in method validation and verification. The ideal candidate must possess a completed relevant vocational training and demonstrate proficiency in handling standard laboratory equipment, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), and ensuring quality management documentation is precise. This position offers flexible working hours (30 hours/week) and is initially limited to 12 months, providing valuable experience in public sector analytical chemistry.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical-Technical Assistant or Chemical Laboratory Technician

Experience

  • Professional experience in handling common technical laboratory equipment
  • Desired experience with sample processing techniques in trace analysis
  • Desired experience in handling a Laboratory Information System (LIMS)
  • Desired experience with quality management-compliant documentation

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • 12-month fixed-term contract; 30 working hours per week; Employment governed by the TVöD (Collective Agreement for the Public Service)