Chemical Technical Assistant / Radiation Protection Specialist | Technische Assistenz / CTA Strahlenschutz (w/m/d)

Job Summary

As a Chemical Technical Assistant at the Thünen Institute of Fisheries Ecology, you will play a vital role in monitoring radioactive contamination in marine life and seawater across the North and Baltic Seas. Your day-to-day responsibilities include preparing samples, performing radioanalytical measurements, and conducting experimental work with fish, including the assessment of fish diseases. A unique aspect of this position is the requirement to participate in research expeditions at sea on research vessels. You will also be responsible for safety-relevant radiation protection tasks and the decontamination of equipment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys interdisciplinary teamwork and is comfortable working in both a laboratory setting and a maritime environment. The position offers long-term stability under the TVöD Bund collective agreement, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental research that informs public policy.