Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

State-certified technician (m/f/d) specializing in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental chemistry

Scientific and Technical Assistance Jena

Microbiology & Ecology Earth Sciences and Climate Research

Job Code: 30/2022

Job Offer from June 29, 2022

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 230 people, will celebrate 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. We are looking from 01.11.2022 as State-certified technician (m/f/d) specializing in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental chemistry in full-time; 2 years temporary.

Background and position description

The Service Laboratory Stable Isotopes (BGC-IsoLab) is responsible for high-precision measurements of stable isotopes on various sample types. In addition to routine measurements, the BGC-IsoLab also deals with the standardisation of isotope measurements and other scientific questions. The post holder works in a team of five. The main focus of the work is the preparation and measurement of standard gases and measurements of air samples collected worldwide. In addition, the jobholder is responsible for the entire logistics of the air samples.

Your tasks

O₂/N₂ and Ar/N₂ measurements on atmospheric air samples and high pressure tanks.
Dual Inlet Stable Isotope measurements ( δ13 C / δ18 O measurement of CO₂ and δ15 N / δ18 O measurement of N₂O) and associated sample preparation.
Responsible for sample flask storage facility and sample flask logistics
Method optimization and method development of measurement procedures for research projects
Supervision of student assistants

Your profile

Successfully completed vocational training as a state-certified technician in the field of chemistry, chemical engineering, laboratory technology or comparable qualifications
Expertise in analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis, especially chromatography, mass spectrometry and isotope ratio mass spectrometry
Expertise in method development and quality assurance in analytical chemistry
Confident handling of MS Office
Good knowledge of the German and English language, both written and spoken
Strong team and communication skills and service orientation
Initiative and sense of responsibility
Very good time and priority management
A goal-oriented, structured and careful way of working
Interest in working with scientists in a research institution
Interest in scientific and analytical questions

Our offer

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 a s names and contact information of two references summarised in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) by e-mail by August 10, 2022, quoting the reference number 30/2022. to bewerbung@bgc-jena.mpg.de or to the

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie
Personalbüro: Kennwort “Techniker”
Hans-Knöll-Straße 10
07745 Jena
Deutschland

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!