Laboratory Technician

We are seeking for a Laboratory Technician for a full-time position with interests in chromatography and mass spectrometry as soon as possible. The successful applicant will be occupied in the context of novel food authentication methods of analysis.

**General responsibilities**:

- Independently undertake analytical assignments, develop, implement and validate new methods and optimize existing laboratory procedures in the field of GC-MS, IRMS, GC-C/P-IRMS analysis
- Operate and maintain GC-MS, IRMS and GC-C/P-IRMS instrumentation
- Prepare and process samples for analysis
- Support the structure and content of industrial research proposals
- Support the management of consumables, reagents and chemicals

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Hands-on experience in GC mass spectrometry, knowledge of instrument maintenance procedures (ion source, reactors, columns, capillaries, tubings)
- Basic expertise in one or more fields: stable isotope biogeochemistry, org. chemistry, bio-ecology, food chemistry, flavours and fragrances
- Well versed in MS-Office and computer software (incl. instrument software)
- English/German language skills mandatory; additional foreign languages beneficial
- Interest in advanced and follow-up training
- Highly committed, team player, able to work under pressure, personal integrity, analytically structured thinking and in possession of good soft skills

**Desired**:

- BSc or MSc in chemistry, food science or related fields
- Experience with IRMS and stable isotope analysis
- Experience in HPLC analysis of food
- Expertise in organic and analytical chemistry and related procedures (e.g. extraction, compound separation, chromatography, distillation, concentration)
- Working experience in analytical lab
- Experience in quality system ISO 17025

We offer a modern, dynamic and innovative working environment in a high-tech laboratory, a chance to work with a wide spectrum of methods, in a multidisciplinary team, with a friendly international working atmosphere. Competitive payment starting from € 30.000 gross salary per year dependent on qualifications and skills.