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

KWS SAAT SE; Einbeck; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading plant breeding company in Einbeck is seeking a Sr. Research Technician in Chemical Analytics to perform analyses crucial for breeding and production. The role offers a permanent, full-time position and involves tasks such as ensuring routine spectroscopic operations and contributing to research programs. The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. or equivalent training, experience in chemical-analytical methods, and fluency in English. Perks include career development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Capital formation benefits

Company pension plans

Christmas and holiday bonuses

Childcare allowance

Company bike

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in a comparable environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemical-analytical methods for analyzing plant material in an agricultural context.
• Reliable, flexible, independent working style.

Aufgaben

• Ensure routine operations for determining constituents in plant material using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
• Contribute to analytical trait determination within various research programs.
• Support the development, validation, and maintenance of chemometric models.
• Conduct quality-related examinations such as incoming goods inspections.

Kenntnisse

Chemical-analytical methods

Spectroscopic techniques (NIRS, Raman)

M365 products

Laboratory information systems (e.g., LIMS)

Communication skills

Team orientation

Fluent English

Good German skills

Ausbildung

Completed agricultural-technical training or a scientific degree (B.Sc.)

Jobbeschreibung

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

Field of Work: Research & Development

Location: Einbeck, Lower Saxony, DE

Legal Entity: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?: Yes

Job ID: 16065

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.

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.

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies, with nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries.