Chemical Technical Assistent bei Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent

FB 09 Chemistry, Pharmacy, Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Scientific Groups Chemistry, Macromolecular Materials and Systems at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Chemical Technical Assistent

full-time (100%)

The position is located in Professor Walther's laboratory in the Department of Chemistry (www.walther-group.com). We develop and investigate smart, soft materials that can respond to and process external stimuli. We are an international, ambitious group and offer an exciting and varied working environment with personal and professional development potential.

Your tasks:

Laboratoy

Conduct organic-preparative synthesis according to instructions of the scientific researchers and literature
Purification of the synthesized substances using a broad specrum of chemical and physical methods (e.g. filtrate, distill, TLC, GPC, HPLC)
Characterization of the synthesized substances using modern analytical methods (e.g. NMR, FTIR, UV-vis, GPC, TLC, HPLC, MS)
Digital documentation of experiments as well as data and text processing
Neutralization and disposal of chemical waste

Administration

Purchase of consumables and chemical reagents
Maintenance of the chemical database
Maintenance of laboratory equipment

Supervision

Introduction of scientific personnel and students to laboratory equipment
Assist scientific staff and students in carrying out chemical experiments and preparations

Your profile:

Completed training as chemical-technical assistant or equivalent knowledge and experience. With comparable knowledge and experience (Bachelor's/Master's in Chemistry), the salary will be reduced to EG 8 TV-L.
At least 6 months of experience as technical assistant or in a comparable position
Sound knowledge of preparative and quantitative organic chemistry, as well as polymer chemistry
Sound knowledge of analytical methods (e.g. HPLC, GPC, NMR, IR, UV-vis)
Very good knowledge of German and English language, especially chemical terminology
Sound knowledge of safety-related regulations on the handling of hazardous substances
Confident handling of digital resources and office applications (Windows, MS Office), ideally also training in professional data evaluation software (Isis, Crossfire, Scifinder, etc.)
You are a responsible person and demonstrate a structured, independent way of working
You are a team player and willing to integrate into an international, multicultural team

What we have to offer:

A modern, contemporary workplace
Jobticket, optional for the entire Rhine-Main area
Extensive human resources development offer
Flexible working time arrangements

The position is remunerated according to
EG 9a TV-L and is to be filled at the earliest possible date. With comparable knowledge and experience (Bachelor/Master), the salary will be reduced to EG 8 TV-L. The position is limited until 29.03.2025.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds. Applications from older candidates are welcome.

We aim to increase the number of women in the technical field and therefore encourage female candidates to apply.

Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application , by 03. January 2024 preferably

For questions and further information please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Walther (andreas.wal