Chemical Laboratory Technician / Chemical Technical Assistant | Chemielaborant/in / CTA (m/w/d)

Land Niedersachsen Landesamt f. Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit

Lüneburg, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Jul 15, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for a Chemical Laboratory Technician or Chemical Technical Assistant at the Institute for Consumer Products in Lüneburg, part of the Lower Saxony State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (LAVES). The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive sample preparation, including crushing, extraction, and processing, as well as analyzing consumer products using advanced coupling techniques such as GC-MSD and LC-MS/MS. Key responsibilities also include validating results and contributing to method development. The position offers an engaging and varied work environment within a vital public authority focused on consumer health protection, providing opportunities for professional development, flexible working hours, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a supportive atmosphere.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • Experience in sample preparation
  • Experience with GC-FID, GC-MSD, and LC-MS/MS
  • Experience with IR spectroscopy
  • Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Experience in laboratory quality assurance

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a full-time, temporary position until December 31, 2026. Willingness to attend necessary further training and participate in a hospitation period is required. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Applications from all nationalities and those with a migration background are welcome.