Chemical Laboratory Technician / Chemical Technical Assistant | Chemielaboranten / CTA / Technischen Assistenten (m/w/d)

Bayerisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit (LGL)

Würzburg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Nov 12, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves performing crucial chemical and physical analyses of beverages and flavorings at the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) in Würzburg. The primary focus is ensuring products comply with relevant food safety regulations, contributing to consumer protection. Day-to-day tasks include conducting wet chemical, chromatographic (GC, HPLC), photometric, and spectroscopic (including NMR) procedures, preparing samples, and managing general laboratory operations. The technician will be responsible for compiling, evaluating, and validating test results, releasing compliant samples, and meticulously documenting data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Key requirements include a completed vocational training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician or CTA, strong foundational experience in instrumental analysis, and knowledge of quality assurance processes. This position offers an opportunity to work in a scientifically specialized authority dedicated to 'One Health,' utilizing advanced analytical techniques and contributing to continuous process improvement.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician or Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), or comparable laboratory training

Experience

  • Professional experience in general and instrumental analytics
  • Professional experience in chromatographic procedures (GC and HPLC)
  • Professional experience in spectroscopic methods
  • Knowledge in Quality Assurance (e.g., control charts, method validation, calibration)
  • Desirable: Experience in beverage analysis or a DAkkS-accredited laboratory
  • Desirable: Experience in training junior staff

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is initially limited to a maximum of twelve months (fixed-term contract). Must be willing to work at the Würzburg location.