Chemical Engineer (Dipl. FH or Bachelor) for PFAS Determination in Passive Samplers | Chemieingenieur (Dipl. FH oder Bachelor) (w/m/d) für die Bestimmung von PFAS in Passivsammlern

Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt Dienststelle Hof

Augsburg, Bayern, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Jul 25, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The Bavarian State Office for the Environment is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join their team in Augsburg. This role focuses on the analysis of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental media, specifically through the use of passive samplers. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and validating extraction procedures for PFAS from passive samplers, optimizing LC-MS/MS methods, and meticulously measuring, evaluating, and documenting data. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical environmental protection efforts by researching and implementing advanced analytical techniques to identify and assess PFAS contamination in surface waters, playing a vital role in environmental monitoring and public safety.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Dipl. FH / Bachelor) in Chemistry, Environmental Technology, or a comparable field

Experience

  • • Practical experience with coupling separation techniques (e.g., LC, GC) with mass spectrometry desired

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a fixed-term contract until October 31, 2028. Must be able to work independently and in a structured, reliable, and goal-oriented manner.