Chemical Laboratory Technician or Chemical-Technical Assistant | Chemielaborant/in oder Chemisch-technische/r Assistent/in (m/w/d)

Bundeswehr Standort

Wilhelmshaven, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves conducting quality inspections and monitoring fuels, lubricants, and operating materials at the Bundeswehr Research Institute for Materials, Fuels and Lubricants (WIWeB). Day-to-day, you will perform independent physical-chemical laboratory tests and instrumental-analytical investigations. A significant portion of the role includes adjusting, maintaining, and calibrating automated testing equipment and measuring instruments. You will be responsible for sample preparation, evaluating measurement results, and contributing to technical test reports. This position is unique because it offers the stability of the public service sector (TVöD E7) with a strong focus on work-life balance through flexible hours and home office options. Additionally, the role provides opportunities for professional development and participation in employer-sponsored health and sports programs during working hours.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • Professional experience in determining chemical-physical characteristics of fuels
  • At least 2 years of experience with instrumental-analytical methods such as ICP-OES, AAS, or FTIR spectroscopy
  • Experience in quality management within testing laboratories
  • Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance and functional control

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Must commit to the free democratic basic order of the German Constitution; willingness to undergo a medical recruitment examination; knowledge of Bundeswehr structures and working methods preferred; location in Wilhelmshaven.