Chemical Technical Assistant | Chemisch-technischer Assistent

Job Summary

This role involves supporting a Research and Development team within the Biomaterials department at INNOVENT e. V., an independent industrial research institute in Jena. As a Chemical Technical Assistant or Laboratory Technician, you will engage in practical R&D for publicly funded projects and industrial contracts. Your daily responsibilities include performing chemical syntheses, processing polymers, and conducting material characterization using spectroscopy and mechanical testing. You will be responsible for documenting your findings using standard office software. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in an innovative, interdisciplinary environment. The role offers a high degree of independence after an initial training period, supported by flexible working hours and a collaborative atmosphere. It is a full-time position with an initial fixed term, though the institute aims for a long-term permanent arrangement.