Chemical labratory technician

Are you passionate about the world of science, would you like to research chemical reactions and create fascinating mixtures of substances? Bring your passion and curiosity and join the Fraunhofer UMSICHT team.

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Tasks

Test organic and inorganic substances or products and investigate chemical processes. Produce and develop mixtures of substances or optimize synthesis processes of preparations.

Requirements

Interest in chemical processes, handling data and numbers, analytical and systematic thinking, testing and checking activity.

Know-how

Chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics

Duration of the training

3.5 years

Training finished – what’s next?

Chemical laboratory technicians work in research, development and production laboratories in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, in the paint, coatings and food industries, in scientific and medical institutes at universities or at environmental agencies.