Chemical Technical Assistant | Chemisch-Technische*r

Umweltbundesamt Dessau-Roßlau

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Mar 16, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This full-time, permanent position within the 'Indoor Hygiene and Health-Related Environmental Impacts' department focuses on environmental hygiene and human biomonitoring. As a Chemical Technical Assistant or Chemistry Laboratory Technician, you will perform experimental laboratory work to investigate health-related environmental stressors. Your daily responsibilities include the analytical determination of human samples (urine and blood) using advanced instrumentation such as LC-MS, AFS, and ICP-MS. You will also manage sample preparation, aliquotting, and the maintenance of laboratory equipment. A significant portion of the role involves quality management documentation and ensuring the laboratory meets strict testing standards. This role is ideal for professionals who value the stability of the public service sector, offering flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a commitment to work-life balance. Based primarily in Berlin-Dahlem, you will contribute to socially relevant research within a collaborative and diverse team environment.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • Professional experience in analytical methods such as ICP-MS, AFS, or LC-MS
  • Experience in the safe and careful handling of potentially infectious biological materials (urine and blood)
  • Experience working within a quality-assured environment according to testing and calibration laboratory standards
  • Professional experience in laboratory documentation and QM systems

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Berlin-Dahlem. Requires high level of reliability and responsibility due to handling of infectious materials. Applicants with severe disabilities are given special consideration.