Technician for Nanoplastics Analysis in Environmental Samples (PTR-MS) (f/m/x)
The job
The Department Environmental Analytical Chemistry is seeking to hire a scientific-technical Employee (f/m/x).Place of work
LeipzigWorking time
100% (39h/Woche)Contract limitations
limited contract / 31.12.2025Salary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 9a including attractive public-sector social security benefits.Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Dr. phil. Dusan Materic
dusan.materic@ufz.de
The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
The Department Environmental Analytical Chemistry is seeking to hire a scientific-technical Employee (f/m/x).
Your tasks
- Independent operation of a TD-PTR-mass spectrometer (operational readiness, troubleshooting, maintenance)
- Independent analysis of environmental samples with TD-PTR-MS. Incorporation and optimization of new measurement methods.
- Various sample preparation for nanoplastics analysis: water, sediment, soil, biota; Improvement of sample preparation methods
- Participation in research on nanoplastic in the environment
- Instruction and support for guests, assistants and student users
- Occasional field work for sampling
We offer
- The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
- Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
- Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
- Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
- Training to become a technical assistant f/m/x) (e.g. CTA, BTA, PTA) or laboratory assistant (f/m/x)
- Sound knowledge and experience in mass spectrometry
- Experience in supporting MS devices desired
- Ability to work independently with complex analysis devices
- Very good technical knowledge of modern analysis instruments and confident handling of standard software applications.
- Familiarity with coding language (R, PYTHON or similar) is advantageous
- good written and spoken English knowledge
- Communication and teamwork skills