Chemical Laboratory Technician (Environmental Analysis) | Chemielaborant (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The State Company for Environment and Agriculture (BfUL) is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician with expertise in environmental analysis for its Water Quality Laboratories in Görlitz. This is a temporary position, primarily covering maternity leave until February 2026, with a potential extension for parental leave. The role involves conducting chemical analyses of aqueous samples, including sample preparation, gravimetry, titrations, photometry, ion chromatography, and CFA, as well as determining AOX and TOC/TN. You will also be responsible for maintaining and calibrating automated measuring devices, inputting data into LIMS, and participating in quality assurance. The position offers a varied work environment with advanced measuring equipment, focusing on nutrient, sum, and physico-chemical parameters in surface, ground, and soil seepage waters, particularly in areas affected by lignite mining and high carbon content. The role also provides opportunities to learn about water and sediment sampling, operate water quality monitoring stations, and manage data loggers and underwater drones, contributing to the monitoring and improvement of water quality in Eastern Saxony.