Laboratory technician (m/f/d) to support our research and development activities

Limited until July 2027 full-time

Your mission is to play a key role in the implementation, maintenance and further development of an efficient and effective daily laboratory routine within the Model Factory Paper research cluster. You will be part of a dedicated and multidisciplinary team at the intersection of science and industry in the paper sector.

Your mission

Your tasks

Within the Model Factory Paper research cluster, you will be involved in a diverse and varied range of disciplines
You will be involved in various process developments and you will prepare samples, carry out measurements and experiments
You will be responsible for the process of purchasing chemicals and general consumables for laboratory requirements and will be in contact with suppliers and companies for this purpose
You will help to organize and catalog the storage of chemicals and laboratory samples
You will be responsible for the regular maintenance, care and calibration of laboratory equipment and ensure its proper functioning
You will support compliance with laboratory safety regulations and contribute to their continuous improvement
In a modern, networked and efficient working and laboratory environment, you will use all the software applications provided independently
You will actively work in multidisciplinary teams to exchange ideas, discuss and find the best solutions
Your support is needed in the development of new research methods to drive the innovation process forward

You have successfully completed training as a laboratory technician or have a comparable qualification in a relevant field
Ideally, you have experience in working with laboratory equipment, conducting experiments and enjoy research and development activities
You demonstrate a high level of responsibility and reliability in all laboratory and work processes
You are motivated by new challenges and non-everyday issues and are not easily flustered
Effective teamwork and maintaining a motivating working atmosphere are a matter of course for you
You strive for continuous improvement and have a passion for efficient and effective processes
Ideally, you are familiar with analytical methods and the statistical evaluation of data

Your profile

What we offer

Employment until July 2027
Remuneration and social benefits based on TV-L-Bund [E7 – E9]
Make your own contribution to a sustainable future by supporting pioneering research projects in the paper industry
Collaboration with an innovative and dynamic team in an excellent working atmosphere including your own creative freedom
Expand your network within academia and the paper industry
Opportunity for mobile working and flexitime arrangements as the basis for family-friendly and flexible working conditions
You will receive support in the further development of your scientific career
Modern and excellently equipped research laboratory with a high degree of digitalization
You will experience an open and constructive feedback culture based on regular and mutual feedback discussions between employees and their supervisors or colleagues to enable continuous development
Opportunity to participate in regular team and company events
Networking events to share projects, ideas and interests
Participation in specialist conferences, training courses and further education to keep you up to date and expand your specialist knowledge

Equal opportunities for people of all genders (f/m/d) is part of our HR policy.

Location

The Modellfabrik Papier will be built on the site of the Innovation Quarter at the Düren train station. Until the completion of our new building in early 2025, our activities will take place at the Jülich Research Center. Further office space is currently located in the CO_SPACE.DN.

Application documents to be submitted

Meaningful cover letter
Curriculum vitae
References
Desired/possible starting date
Salary expectation

We are looking forward to your application!
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Further information

We look forward to receiving your application

Your contact person:

Peter Bekaert

CEO

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