Technical Assistant | Technische Assistentin / Technischer Assistent (m/w/d)
Julius Kühn-Institut Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen
Job Summary
The Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) in Berlin-Dahlem is seeking a motivated and experienced Technical Assistant for its Department of Water Protection. In this role, you will be crucial in conducting chemical and biological sampling of small water bodies and recording physico-chemical water parameters. Key responsibilities include preparing and executing field sampling campaigns, documenting data using electronic database systems, performing spectrophotometric measurements for algae concentration, and conducting laboratory experiments for method development related to pesticide monitoring and agricultural chemical impacts. You will also be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment. This position offers a varied and challenging role within an international research environment, contributing to the protection of water bodies in agricultural landscapes.
Required Skills
Education
Completed training as a Technical Assistant (Chemical Technical Assistant, Biological Technical Assistant, Laboratory Technical Assistant) or as a Biology/Chemistry Laboratory Technician, or equivalent qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in conducting water sampling and laboratory analyses in aquatic ecotoxicology and/or residue analysis (preferred)
- Experience with electronic data processing and common office software (MS Office, Word, Excel)
- Experience with SQL databases
- Willingness to drive service vehicles and undertake multi-day business trips
- Willingness and physical fitness for physically demanding field work
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driving license and willingness to drive service vehicles. Willingness to undertake multi-day business trips. Physical suitability for demanding field work, sometimes in difficult terrain. Unbefristet (Permanent) contract.
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