Food Chemist in the Department of Veterinary Affairs and Food Surveillance | Lebensmittelchemiker (m/w/d) im Referat 25 „Veterinärwesen und Lebensmittelüberwachung“

Job Summary

This role is for a dedicated Food Chemist to join the Department of Veterinary Affairs and Food Surveillance in Leipzig or Dresden. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring food quality and safety across Saxony. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing food monitoring, ensuring compliance in the production of specialized alcoholic beverages (beers, wines), and participating in cross-departmental projects related to food chemistry, environment, and agriculture. The position also involves handling EU rapid alerts, contributing expertise to legal procedures, and supporting the training of future official control personnel. This is a permanent, full-time position in the public sector, offering a stable and impactful career path focused on consumer protection and public welfare.