Biological/chemical-technical assistant (m/f/d)

at  AlfredWegenerInstitut fr Polar und Meeresforschung

The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association (HGF) and funded by federal and state government. AWI focuses on polar and marine research in a variety of disciplines such as biology, oceanography, geology, geochemistry and geophysics thus allowing multidisciplinary approaches to scientific goals.
Biological/chemical-technical assistant (m/f/d)

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed training as a BTA/CTA, bio-laboratory technician, chemical laboratory technician or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area
• Very good written and spoken German and good English skills
• Experience in the operation of research facilities, aquatic infrastructure and experimental facilities
• Experience and affinity with analytics and complex equipment

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of marine organisms (plants, fish, invertebrates) husbandry
• Taxonomic knowledge of marine organisms
• Knowledge of fishing techniques, sampling, measuring, recording and analysing data
• Good knowledge of common standard software and basic statistics is an advantage

• Maintenance of experimental organisms as well as the aquaculture facilities and equipment
• Analysis of chemical compositions of sample material
• Carrying out experiments and measurement campaigns
• Participation in regional expeditions on the North Sea
• Central services - management of consumables and chemicals
• Supervision of students and internsCompliance with quality standards and occupational safety