Chemical Laboratory Technician / Chemical-Technical Assistant | Chemielaborant/in / Chemisch-Technische/r Assistent/in (CTA) (m/w/d)

Bayerisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Dec 30, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves working as a Chemical Laboratory Technician or Chemical-Technical Assistant within the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) in Erlangen, focusing on consumer protection and food safety. Day-to-day responsibilities include the computerized capture of sample data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), determining pesticide residues in plant and animal food products, and preparing samples for analytical determination. The successful candidate will independently conduct these examinations following Quality Assurance (QA) guidelines, evaluate results, and ensure QA-compliant documentation. Key requirements include a completed vocational training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician or Chemical-Technical Assistant, extensive knowledge in chemical-analytical techniques, and proficiency in relevant IT systems like LIMS and chromatography software. This position offers a challenging and varied role in the public service sector, contributing directly to public health and consumer protection.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician or Chemical-Technical Assistant (CTA)

Experience

  • Professional experience in chemical analysis
  • Professional experience in residue/contaminant analysis (ideal)
  • Professional experience in quality management in a chemical laboratory (ideal)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Initial employment is limited to a twelve-month fixed-term contract.