Food Chemist / Consumer Protection Specialist (Online Chemical Monitoring) | Lebensmittelchemiker/in im Verbraucherschutz, Chemikalienüberwachung im Onlinehandel

Job Summary

This specialist position within the City of Essen's Veterinary and Food Monitoring Office focuses on consumer protection and regulatory oversight of online trade. The core responsibilities include continuously adapting the monitoring concept for internet commerce involving food, consumer goods, cosmetics, and chemicals. Day-to-day tasks involve conducting specialized internet research, identifying responsible manufacturers and trade platforms, verifying consumer information and product advertising, and preparing formal expert opinions and securing evidence for legal action. The role requires planning risk-oriented sampling strategies, procuring products online for analysis, and implementing necessary enforcement measures, such as product withdrawal or blocking. Candidates must possess a university degree in Food Chemistry or a related field and demonstrate three years of relevant professional experience. This is a crucial, temporary (2-year) public service role offering flexible working arrangements and mobile work options within a secure municipal employer environment.