With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Resource Ecology performs research to protect humans and the environment from hazards caused by pollutants resulting from technical processes that produce energy and raw materials.

The Department of Chemistry of the f-elements is looking for a Laboratory assistant (f/m/d) Radiochemistry/Metal-organic Chemistry.

Your tasks

• Independent fulfillment of routine laboratory tasks, e.g. recycling of radionuclide compounds, sample preparation (XAS, EA, etc.), (fine) distillation of solvents, purchasing of chemicals and lab supplies
• Basic radioanalytical tasks and radioactive/chemical waste management
• Routine filling cycles for spectrometers with cryogens (liquid N2 and helium)
• Possibility for personal development in the field of radiation protection
• Adherence to laboratory rules of order, cleanliness, and work place safety
• Independent routine tuning and maintenance of laser spectroscopy systems, made up from mechanical, optical, and electronic components

Your profile

• Successfully completed apprenticeship as chemical laboratory assistant or similar; alternatively university degree in chemistry or a related field
• Interest in working with radioactive material and in radioactive controlled areas
• Experience in working with laser systems (setup, tuning and maintenance) is of advantage
• Excellent spoken and written English and German
• Independent, well-structured, solution-oriented way of working
• Strong sense of accountability, initiative, and team spirit
• Detail-oriented, clean, and tidy way of working

Our offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.

Organization unit:
Institute of Resource Ecology

Place of work/ Working hours:
Dresden-Rossendorf
Full time or part time (at least 31 h/week)

Hire date:
1 July 2025

Limitation:
24 months

For any questions, do not hesitate to ask:
PD Dr. habil. Moritz Schmidt Tel.: +49 351 260 3156,
+49 351 260 2536

Deadline:
8 May 2025

Job-Id: 2025/68 (2067)

At HZDR, we promote and value diversity among our employees. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnic and social origin, belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Helmholtz-Zentrum
Dresden-Rossendorf
Bautzner Landstraße 400
01328 Dresden