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

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BIOLOGICAL/CHEMICAL-TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (M/F/D)

Employer
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
Location
Helgoland
Closing date
2 Jun 2024
Discipline
Earth Science
Job Type
Research Assistant
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
Undergraduate
Sector
Academia

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Area of research:
Scientific support staff
Job description:Biological/chemical-technical assistant (m/f/d)
Background
The Section Ecology of Shelf Seas on Helgoland investigates the food webs of the North Sea and their changes as a consequence of global change. On Helgoland we use a variety of experimental and analytical approaches. This work is carried out in close co-operation with national and international projects and requires a high degree of independence, adaptability to difficult conditions and the ability to work in a team in an interdisciplinary environment.

Tasks

• 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

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

Further Information
The AWI is characterized by

The AWI is characterized by

• our scientific success - excellent research
• collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
• opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
• an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
• flexible working hours
• health promotion and company fitness with EGYM Wellpass
• support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
• occupational pension provision (VBL)

Severely disabled applicants with equal professional and personal aptitude are given preference. The compatibility of work and family is specifically promoted through various measures. Due to our family-conscious personnel policy, we have been awarded the “Work and Family” audit certificate.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.

• 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 safet