Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA) | Chemisch-technischen Assistenten (CTA)_AWV

Job Summary

This role involves supporting a research and development team at INNOVENT e. V. in Jena, focusing on analytics, materials, and composites. As a Chemical Technical Assistant, you will participate in practical research projects funded by both public grants and industrial contracts. Your daily responsibilities include performing chemical analyses using advanced techniques such as Gas Chromatography (GC/MS) and various forms of spectroscopy (Raman, IR, UV/Vis). You will also be responsible for operating laboratory equipment, validating methods, and formulating adhesives. The position offers a high degree of variety, as you will characterize surfaces and materials while documenting results using standard office software. This is an attractive opportunity for a professional looking to work in an innovative, interdisciplinary environment that offers flexible working hours, a 13th-month salary, and 30 days of annual leave. The role is initially fixed-term but aims for permanent employment.