Technical assistant (m/f/d)

Max Planck Society; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein renommiertes Forschungsinstitut in Jena sucht einen Technischen Assistenten (m/w/d) für die Unterstützung bei Laboranalysen von Pflanzen- und Bodenproben. Diese Rolle erfordert eine erfolgreich abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung und Laborerfahrung. Das Institut bietet eine freundliche Arbeitsatmosphäre und regelmäßige Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten. Der Bewerbungszeitraum endet am 14. Oktober 2025.

Leistungen

Karriereorientierte Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Betriebliche Gesundheitsangebote

Pensionsplan basierend auf dem öffentlichen Dienst

Qualifikationen

• Fundierte Erfahrung in der Labortechnologie.
• Fähigkeit zur Durchführung von Feldsammlungen.

Aufgaben

• Teilnahme an Feldsammlungskampagnen.
• Verarbeitung von Pflanzen- und Bodenproben für funktionale Merkmale und Isotope.
• Überwachung von Praktikanten und studentischen Hilfskräften.

Kenntnisse

Laborerfahrung in der Verarbeitung und Analyse von Pflanzen- und Bodenproben

Englisch- und Deutschkenntnisse

Ausbildung

Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung als Technischer Assistent oder vergleichbare Qualifikation

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) in Jena is dedicated to interdisciplinary fundamental research in the field of Earth system sciences with a focus on climate and ecosystems. The internationally renowned institute, which currently employs around 250 people, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022. Jena is known for high-tech industry, internationally renowned research institutions and a modern university, but it also has a beautiful natural setting in the green Saale valley with steep limestone slopes. The city of Jena has an active student scene and a diverse cultural life. For the research group Dryland Ecosystem Processes in the Department of Biogeochemical Processes, we are inviting applications for a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) in part-time, 65% position, until December 31, 2026.

Background and position description

As part of an international and interdisciplinary collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), we are seeking a Technical Assistant to support laboratory analyses of plant and soil samples for functional traits and isotopes. The resulting data will improve our understanding and predictions of ecosystem carbon–water dynamics and inform the sustainable management of ecosystem services under climate change.

Your tasks

• Participate in field sampling campaigns
• Process plant and soil samples for functional traits and isotopes
• Supervision of interns, students, student assistants

Your profile

• Successfully completed vocational training as a technical assistant or comparable qualifications
• Laboratory experience in processing and analysis of plant and soil samples
• English and German communication skills

Our offer

• Work in the attractive international environment of an interdisciplinary research institute of the Max Planck Society as well as in a friendly and team-oriented working environment
• Regular participation in modern career-oriented training and further education opportunities
• Use of company prevention offers in the health sector

Part-time work is generally possible. The position will be evaluated and graded following the collective agreement according to TVöD Bund; in addition, we will provide a pension plan based on the public service (VBL). The Max Planck Society (MPS) strives for gender equality and diversity. The MPS aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all fields. The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons are expressly encouraged.

Your application

Are you interested? Please send us your application with cover letter, curriculum vitae as well as names and contact information of two references summarized in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) by October 14, 2025, quoting the reference number 18/2025 by e-mail to [e-mail] or to the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Personalbüro: Kennwort “Technischer Assistent”, Hans-Knöll-Straße 10, 07745 Jena, Germany. We ask that you do not use application folders, but only submit copies, as your documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations after the application process has been completed. We look forward to receiving your application!