Chemical Laboratory Technician / Biological Laboratory Technician position

The Chair of Functional Beverage Technology (Breselge Lab) at the TUM School of Life Sciences, Campus Weihenstephan, is a research group focusing on functional beverages. The core of this position lies in the analytical characterization of fermentation metabolites, particularly sugars, organic acids, and related compounds, using HPLC- and GC-based as well as complementary analytical methods.

Requirement

• Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory assistant, chemical laboratory assistant, biological laboratory assistant, biological laboratory assistant or comparable qualification; alternatively, a completed university degree (B.Sc.) in chemistry, food chemistry, biotechnology or a related field.

Practical experience in handling HPLC or GC systems

Experience in method development and validation is desirable.

• Very good knowledge of sample preparation, calibration and quality assurance

• Experience working in a research laboratory (documentation, SOPs, etc.)

• Reliable, structured and responsible work ethic

Teamwork skills and the ability to work independently

Good English skills; German skills are an advantage.

Tasks

Independent operation and maintenance of HPLC and/or GC analysis systems

Development, optimization and documentation of analytical methods for complex fermentation and beverage matrices

Sample preparation, measurement, quality assurance and evaluation of analytical data

• Establishment and maintenance of SOPs and analytical workflows

• Training and instruction of students and research staff in analytical techniques

• Support for student internships and research projects

• Organization of laboratory operations (safety, documentation, etc.)

We offer

• Employment remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L).

• Part-time employment

The position is suitable for applicants with severe disabilities. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are otherwise essentially equally qualified, capable, and professionally competent.

TUM aims to increase the proportion of women on its staff; therefore, applications from women are expressly welcomed.

Application

We look forward to receiving your cover letter and complete CV. Please send these as a single PDF document to application.fbt@ls.tum.de. The application deadline is July 2, 2026. If you have any questions, please also contact application.fbt@ls.tum.de.

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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Contact: application.fbt@ls.tum.de