laboratory assistant / chemical technical assistant

Laboratory Assistant / Chemical Technical Assistant (f_m_x)

The Geomorphology Section at the German Research Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam researches and investigates processes that affect the Earth's surface and biogeochemical cycles such as the carbon cycle. Earth surface processes, such as erosion, landslides and the associated processes of redistribution and relocation of inorganic and organic components are the subject of numerous research projects. We use an interdisciplinary research approach using geomorphological, geochemical and geophysical methods. The section therefore operates laboratories for numerous organic and inorganic geochemical and physical analytical methods.

Your responsibilities:

• Chemical and physical preparation of soil, rock, water and sediment samples for biomarker analysis, stable isotope measurement, grain size measurement and anion and cation analysis (e.g. solid phase extraction, filtering, sieving, etc.)
• Carrying out measurements and analyses using gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS) and isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS), ion chromatography (IC) and granulometry
• Computer-based evaluation of the analysis carried out
• Maintenance of measuring instruments and analytical equipment
• Ordering of consumables

Your qualifications:

• Completed training as a laboratory technician or chemical technical assistant
• Experience in chemical and physical preparation of organic and inorganic samples and general laboratory procedures
• Experience in handling and using GC, HPLC and IC applications
• Experience in the use of software: Chemstation, Masshunter, Isodat, Excel, Word
• Structured and result-oriented way of working
• Fluency in written and spoken German and very good English skills
• Independent working style, ability to work in a team and high motivation

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date:

As soon as possible

Fixed-term:

2 years (with possibility of extension)

Salary:

The position is classed as salary group 7 according to "TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)". The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.

Working hours:

Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.

Place of work:

Potsdam

Application:

Have we piqued your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 12^th November 2023. Please use our online application form only.

Diversity and equal opportunities:

Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognized as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX.

Contact:

If you have any questions, please contact our representative for the severely disabled at sbv[at]gfz-potsdam.de, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer at gba[at]gfz-potsdam.de.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.

In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Prof. Dr. Dirks Sachse or Dr. Oliver Rach via email at dsachse@gfz-potsdam.de or racho@gfz-potsdam.de. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.