Technical Laboratory Assistant in Organic Analytics (GC-MS) | Technische*r Mitarbeiter*in im Bereich der organischen Analytik (GC-MS) (d/m/w)
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZ
Job Summary
As a Technical Laboratory Assistant in the Field of Organic Analytics, you will join the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig to support critical environmental monitoring projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve the independent planning and execution of chemical analyses, specifically focusing on GC-MS and Ion Mobility Spectrometry. You will be responsible for calibrating equipment, preparing calibration solutions, and meticulously documenting measurement results. Beyond laboratory work, you will maintain analytical instruments, ensure occupational safety standards, and participate in field measurement campaigns outside the main facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a prestigious international research network, contributing to sustainable development while supporting students and guest researchers. The position is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys technical challenges and collaborative scientific environments.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a State-Certified Technician (e.g., specializing in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Protection Technology) or a comparable laboratory-based vocational qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in laboratory technology or chemical analysis
- Practical experience in the operation and maintenance of GC-MS analytical equipment
- Experience in preparing calibration solutions and documenting scientific measurement results
- Experience in organizing laboratory workflows and implementing occupational safety protocols
- Experience in providing technical guidance to students or guest researchers
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license required. Willingness to participate in field measurement campaigns outside the UFZ. Position is fixed-term until December 31, 2027. Location: Leipzig, Germany.
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