Head of Section, Chemical Consumer Protection Laboratory | Chemiker (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This leadership role involves overseeing the 'Material Consumer Protection (SVS), Particulate Matter and Solid Preparation' section within the State Institute for Environment Baden-Württemberg in Karlsruhe. The successful candidate will lead a team of 9, coordinating market surveillance tasks, developing new analytical procedures for REACH-regulated substances, and contributing to national and international committees. The position requires strategic alignment of section services, managing investment decisions for new measurement technology, and overseeing expenditure control. This is an attractive opportunity for a highly qualified chemist with leadership potential to contribute to environmental protection and product safety in a public sector setting, offering flexible working models and professional development.