Technical Assistant for Chemical Analysis of Microalgae and Marine Samples | Technische:n Assistent:in (m/w/d) für die chemische Analytik von Mikroalgen und marinen Proben

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel (GEOMAR)

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Jun 26, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

Join the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel as a Technical Assistant, contributing to cutting-edge marine research. This role involves the chemical analysis of microalgae and marine samples, primarily for the "PhytoComplement" project, which aims to identify and cultivate microalgae as feed additives in aquaculture. You will be responsible for sample preparation, performing analyses using GC-FID and spectrophotometry, and maintaining analytical instruments. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge in wet chemical and instrumental analysis, experience with biological/organic sample preparation, and familiarity with gas chromatographic systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant ecological and biogeochemical questions in marine and climate research, working within an international and dynamic environment with access to modern lab technology.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as a Technical Assistant or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in wet chemical and instrumental analysis
  • Experience in sample preparation and analysis of biological/organic samples, ideally microalgae
  • Experience working with gas chromatographic systems
  • Experience with laboratory software and common Office applications
  • Experience in cultivating marine organisms, especially microalgae (advantageous)
  • Experience in marine aquaristics (advantageous)
  • Experience participating in biological/ecological experiments (advantageous)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • None