Technical Assistant | Technische\*r Mitarbeiter\*in (w/m/d)

Universität Paderborn

Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 27, 2026
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This part-time (50%) position at Paderborn University involves supporting the Department of Sport & Health within the Institute of Nutrition, Consumption, and Health. The successful candidate will manage the preparation and follow-up for practical seminars in food preparation, experimental nutrition, and home economics. Key responsibilities include maintaining technical equipment, overseeing laboratory hygiene, and serving as a safety officer responsible for risk assessments and safety instructions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in food technology or home economics who enjoys working in an academic environment. The position is permanent and offers a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible working hours, mobile work options, and comprehensive public service benefits under the TV-L E6 pay scale. It provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the practical education of students while ensuring a safe and efficient technical infrastructure for nutritional research and teaching.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), a comparable science-oriented qualification, or training in the field of Food Technology or Home Economics.

Experience

  • Professional experience in food preparation techniques, including cutting techniques and safety measures
  • Experience in the organization and implementation of practical or experimental courses is preferred
  • Professional background in natural sciences or technical laboratory environments
  • Experience in technical organization and equipment maintenance

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position is a 50% part-time role. Includes serving as a Safety Officer (Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r). Applicants must apply by May 5, 2026, quoting reference number 7229.