Certified Food Chemist (Lead Examiner) - Consumer Protection Agency | Staatlich geprüfter Lebensmittelchemiker (m/w/d) als Prüfleitung - LAV- GB 2 - FB 2.4

Job Summary

This role involves leading a testing area within the 'Food Chemical Analysis' department at the State Office for Consumer Protection, focusing on veterinary, microbiological, molecular biological, and food chemical examinations. The Lead Examiner will be responsible for the scientific, technical, and organizational management of a testing unit, overseeing team members conducting food analyses according to standard and in-house procedures. Key responsibilities include quality assurance, releasing analysis results, introducing new testing methods, and ensuring compliance with occupational safety and legal requirements. The ideal candidate must be a state-certified food chemist with comprehensive knowledge of physical-chemical food analytics, modern analytical techniques, and international food/feed law. This is a demanding position requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to motivate staff, contributing significantly to public health consumer protection efforts.