Laboratory Technician Material Testing | Laborant Werkstoffprüfung (m/w/d)

Praxis Personalmanagement GmbH

Gera, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Nov 30, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Laboratory Technician specializing in material testing, focusing on both metallic and non-metallic materials (plastics/elastomers). Day-to-day responsibilities include the preparation of samples, documentation of structural conditions using microscopy, and independent application of various standardized testing procedures. A core focus is performing Technical Cleanliness testing (Restschmutzprüfung) according to standards like VDA19.1 and ISO 16232, followed by microscopic characterization. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating comprehensive documentation, test reports, and statistics, and communicating results to relevant departments. This position requires precision, reliability, independent work ethic, and expertise in metallography and plastography, offering an immediate start in a permanent, full-time contract.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training or further education as a Material Tester, Metallographer, Chemical Laboratory Technician, Physical Laboratory Technician, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in Technical Cleanliness testing
  • Knowledge of physical and chemical material testing procedures for metals, plastics, and elastomers
  • Knowledge of structure-property relationships in materials
  • Proficient use of microscopes

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Driver's license (FS) and personal vehicle (PKW) are advantageous for reaching the workplace.