Head of Analytical Department | Abteilungsleiter (m/w/d) Analytik

SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH

Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Mar 24, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Analytical Department within the Central Research & Development division at SKW Piesteritz, you will be responsible for coordinating and organizing complex process, product, and environmental analytics. Your day-to-day involves ensuring all laboratory work meets current operational and legal standards while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across the company and with external stakeholders. You will lead the strategic development of the analytics department, overseeing critical functions such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and method validation. This role is ideal for a seasoned chemist with leadership experience who thrives in a medium-sized chemical industry environment. The position is particularly attractive due to its high level of creative freedom, above-average collective agreement salary, and extensive social benefits including a company kindergarten and health center, all within a future-proof company.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Chemistry or a related field; a PhD in Analytical Chemistry is preferred.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in the chemical industry
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and cooperative management style
  • Extensive experience in analytical chemistry methods including chromatography and spectroscopy
  • Proven track record in method development, validation, and regulatory compliance (ISO/IEC 17025, GMP)
  • Experience in managing audits and interdisciplinary stakeholder communication

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to work on-site in Lutherstadt Wittenberg; requires ability to work within a collective agreement (Haustarifvertrag) framework.