Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) | Technische:r Mitarbeiter:in im Chemielabor

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena Land Thüringen

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published May 22, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Join a dynamic research environment at the Otto Schott Institute for Material Research, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, as a full-time Laboratory Technician. You will be responsible for laboratory safety, including radiation and fire protection, and manage day-to-day lab organization and documentation. Your role involves operating and maintaining chemical-analytical instruments for thermal and structural analysis, such as simultaneous thermal analysis and X-ray diffractometry. You will also handle material procurement, manage inventory, conduct and analyze physical-chemical measurements, and support student laboratory work. This position requires a technical vocational training in chemistry or a related field, strong knowledge of inorganic chemistry, and experience with analytical techniques and lab safety regulations. Application is encouraged even if not all requirements are met.

Required Skills

Education

Technical vocational training (e.g., Technical Assistant, Chemical-Technical Assistant, Chemical Laboratory Assistant) or comparable skills and experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience as a Technical Assistant, Chemical-Technical Assistant, or Chemical Laboratory Assistant, or comparable skills and experience
  • Relevant experience with basic analytical techniques and methods
  • Relevant experience in the analysis of thermal, thermomechanical, or structural properties of non-metallic inorganic materials
  • Experience with X-ray diffractometry methods and procedures is desirable
  • Experience in preparing non-metallic inorganic material samples for physical-chemical analysis is desirable

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to take on responsibility and flexibility regarding task areas. Must be willing to undergo training in safety, radiation, and fire protection.