Sr. Research Technician Chemical Analytics (m/f/d)

KWS Group; Einbeck; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading agricultural company based in Einbeck is seeking a Sr. Research Technician in Chemical Analytics. The role involves performing spectroscopic and chemical analyses to support breeding and product management. Ideal candidates will have a B.Sc. in a relevant field, proficiency in chemical-analytical methods, and experience with spectroscopic techniques. The position offers a permanent contract with attractive development opportunities, supporting individual and professional growth.

Leistungen

Capital formation benefits

Company pension plans

Christmas and holiday bonuses

Childcare allowance

Company bike

Qualifikationen

• Completed agricultural-technical training or a scientific degree.
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemical-analytical methods for analyzing plant material.

Aufgaben

• Perform chemical analyses as central service for breeding and product management.
• Ensure routine operations using near-infrared spectroscopy.
• Contribute to analytical trait determination in research programs.

Kenntnisse

Chemical analytical methods

Spectroscopic techniques

M365 products

Communication skills

Ausbildung

B.Sc. in a relevant scientific field

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)

Jobbeschreibung

Shape the future with us! Would you like to contribute your expertise in chemical analytics to an internationally leading company? Then become part of our team as a Sr. Research Technician (m/f/d) Chemical Analytics at the headquarters of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck. We offer you a permanent full-time position with attractive development opportunities.

Your core task

Perform spectroscopic and chemical analyses as a central service for breeding, production, and product management at KWS.

Your main responsibilities

• Ensure routine operations for determining constituents in plant material using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
• Contribute to analytical trait determination within various research programs using a broad range of methods (e.g., Raman, NMR, chromatography).
• Support the development, validation, and maintenance of chemometric models, as well as monitor and adjust corresponding calibrations in the laboratory.
• Conduct quality-related examinations such as incoming goods inspections and wastewater analyses.

Your Profile

• Completed agricultural-technical training or a scientific degree (B.Sc.).
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemical-analytical methods for analyzing plant material in an agricultural context.
• Experience with spectroscopic techniques (NIRS, Raman) as well as basic knowledge of chemometrics.
• Confident use of M365 products and laboratory information systems (e.g., LIMS).
• Reliable, flexible, and independent working style, along with strong communication skills and team orientation.
• Fluent English is required; good German skills are an advantage.

Let's peek at how you can grow your well-being, health, and future at KWS!

• As a Scientist (m/f/d), you will contribute significantly to the success of the breeding department and the development of excellent varieties.
• As a family-owned company, we live a culture based on the values of team spirit, closeness and trust, independence and foresight.
• True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we encourage individual professional and personal development.
• We create the right environment for you: Capital formation benefits, company pension plans, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance, company bike.

Advance your career and grow with KWS! We look forward to receiving your digital application via our job portal.