Chemical Technical Assistant | Chemisch-Technischer Assistent (m/w/d)

Südkabel GmbH

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published May 7, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Chemical Technical Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring product excellence through rigorous material testing and analysis. Your day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and analyzing samples such as plastics, metals, and insulation materials, performing both chemical and physical tests, and maintaining high standards of quality assurance across raw materials and finished products. You will utilize advanced analytical techniques like spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and chromatography, while documenting your findings to support development and production teams. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels in laboratory organization and is committed to safety and environmental standards. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise directly contributes to material innovation and quality control.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), Chemical Laboratory Technician, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience as a Chemical Technical Assistant, Chemical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in material analysis, preferably within the plastics or cable industry.
  • Practical experience with chemical and physical testing procedures and laboratory instrumentation.
  • Proven ability to work in a structured, independent manner within a laboratory environment.

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Proficiency in IT systems including MS Office and laboratory-specific software is mandatory.