Trainee as Chemical Laboratory Assistant

The Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology is a research institute of the Max Planck Society. It was founded in 1992 in the state of Bremen and employs around 200 staff. In close cooperation with numerous university and non-university research institutions, we investigate the diversity and function of microorganisms in the sea and their interactions with the environment. Researchers from all over the world, engineers, technicians, and administrative staff work together here to make an important contribution to global marine and environmental research. As of 01.08.2027, we are looking for a trainee as a chemical laboratory assistant. We offer you a varied and versatile training in an international environment. You are particularly interested in the subjects of chemistry, physics, and mathematics. An inclination towards biology and English language skills are also required. For the 3.5-year training, a secondary school diploma is required.

Handling and maintenance of measuring and laboratory equipment; Handling of hazardous substances; Preparation of solutions; Separation of substances (e.g., filtration, centrifugation); Quantitative determination of constituents in seawater and sediments; Handling of analytical equipment (e.g., spectrometers, chromatographs); Microscopy; Microbiological and biochemical work (e.g., preparation of nutrient media, isolation of nucleic acids)

Secondary school diploma (Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss); Interest in chemistry, physics, and mathematics; Inclination towards biology; English language skills

We offer you a varied and versatile training in an international environment. The training remuneration is based on the collective agreement for trainees in the public sector (TVAöD). In addition, social benefits are granted according to the regulations for the public sector (federal). In each training year, you receive a learning material allowance of €50.00 gross. Working hours are flexible (flextime) and support a good work-life balance. We offer you 30 days of vacation per year as well as a total of 5 days of special leave for preparation for the intermediate and final examinations.