Assistant (f/m/d) Technical employee for in-situ analysis systems (XRF and LIBS)

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR); Freiberg; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a pioneering research institute focused on innovative technologies for the circular economy. In this role, you will be integral to in-situ analysis systems, using advanced techniques like XRF and LIBS to drive scientific excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to crucial environmental challenges while enjoying a supportive work-life balance with flexible hours and numerous benefits. If you are passionate about analytical chemistry and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

30 days of paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Mobile working options

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Health management offerings

Employer subsidy for public transport

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed apprenticeship or Bachelor in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of calibration of chemical-analytical measuring instruments.

Aufgaben

• Plan and conduct in-situ measurements using XRF and LIBS.
• Prepare samples and evaluate measurement data.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Chemistry

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Statistical Analysis

Basic English

Ausbildung

Apprenticeship as Chemical Laboratory Assistant

Bachelor in Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor in Earth Sciences

Tools

XRF

LIBS

Statistical Analysis Software

Jobbeschreibung

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

At the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), innovative technologies for the circular economy are developed to provide and use mineral and metal-bearing raw materials more efficiently and to recycle them in an environmentally friendly way.

The Group Electron beam analytics is looking for an Assistant (f/m/d) Technical employee for in-situ analysis systems (XRF and LIBS).

Your tasks

• Planning and conducting in-situ measurements using XRF and LIBS
• Sample preparation
• Basic evaluation of the measurement data
• Calibration of the analytical equipment
• Implementation and documentation of QA-QM measures
  
  

Your profile

• Successfully completed apprenticeship as Chemical laboratory assistant, Physics lab assistant (f/m/d), or
• Completed university studies (Bachelor) in the field of Analytical chemistry, Earth Sciences, Natural sciences in general or related field
• Knowledge of the calibration of various chemical-analytical measuring instruments (preferably LIBS & XRF methods)
• Experience in handling various solid sample materials such as powders, particles, soil samples or dried plant material is desirable
• Experience in handling RFA and/or LIBS devices is an advantage but not essential
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• The willingness to carry out the analyses during measurement campaigns in Central Europe is assumed
• Knowledge of common Office applications
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis software is an advantage but not essential
• Basic knowledge of written and spoken English, German language skills are an advantage
  
  

Our offer

• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"
  
  

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.

Organization unit:

Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology

Place of work/ Working hours:

Freiberg

25 h/week

Hire date:

1 July 2025

Limitation:

30 September 2027

For any questions, do not hesitate to ask:

Dr. Robert Möckel Tel.: [phone]

Deadline:

22 May 2025

Job-Id: 2025/72 (2071)

At HZDR, we promote and value diversity among our employees. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnic and social origin, belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Helmholtz-Zentrum

Dresden-Rossendorf

Bautzner Landstraße 400

01328 Dresden