Laboratory Technical Assistant | Technische:r Assistent:in im Labor

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena Land Thüringen

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Dec 18, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This part-time, permanent position at the Institute for Geosciences at Friedrich Schiller University Jena involves providing essential technical support to the Applied Geology department, focusing on environmental processes related to the Litho-, Pedo-, Hydro-, and Biosphere. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of large analytical instruments, such as Ion Chromatography, including sample preparation, method development, and analytical quality assurance. Day-to-day tasks also include performing routine measurements on smaller devices, data evaluation, report generation, and taking water samples in the field. The role requires a background in physical-chemical technical professions, multi-year professional experience, and strong organizational skills, coupled with proficiency in German (C1) and English (B2). This is an attractive opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research in a dynamic university environment focused on global change and sustainable development.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical vocational training in a physical-chemical field (e.g., Chemical-Technical Assistant, Chemical Laboratory Technician, Physics Laboratory Technician, Biological Laboratory Technician) or equivalent qualifications and experience.

Experience

  • Multi-year professional experience in a relevant technical field
  • Experience with analytical instrumentation and routine measurements
  • Professional experience in data evaluation and report generation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Valid driver's license (PKW-Führerschein) required; Willingness and ability to work partially in the field (Außendienst).