Chemical Laboratory Technicians / CTA (m/f/d)

The position is initially limited to two years and will be filled on a full-time basis.
A transition to a permanent employment contract is intended.

Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie gGmbH is a research institute and service provider in the field of archaeometry. In addition, we offer advanced analytical services for geo-, environmental, and climate research, as well as for the construction and chemical industries. We conduct scientific analyses relating to age determination, authenticity, material identification, provenance, technology, bioarchaeology, and the determination of biogenic carbon in various primary and raw materials.

You can expect a diverse and challenging range of responsibilities with opportunities for personal development, as well as a trusting and open working environment with flat hierarchies that promote independent work.

To strengthen our research laboratories, we are seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician / CTA (m/f/d) on a full-time basis.

• Preparatory processing of samples of various material types, including for 14C and isotope analysis. This includes, for example, chemical sample preparation, weighing in samples for analysis, and supervising complex technical laboratory equipment such as graphitization systems and elemental analyzers.
• Independent operation, monitoring, and maintenance of technical laboratory equipment
• Performing routine laboratory tasks and supporting analytical procedures
• Opportunity to become familiar with additional areas of laboratory work, e.g. new analytical methods
• You have completed vocational training as a Chemical Laboratory Technician, CTA, Biological Laboratory Technician, Physical-Technical Assistant (m/f/d), or have a comparable qualification.
• Career starters are very welcome.
• You have experience in handling laboratory equipment.
• You have knowledge of wet-chemical sample preparation.
• We expect an independent and meticulous working style, as well as strong team orientation.
• You are open to new areas of work and responsibilities and are motivated to familiarize yourself with them.
• We guide you from the start: Following your personal onboarding, you will of course receive comprehensive training to ensure you feel comfortable with us from day one.
• We offer opportunities to participate in further training and professional development programs that support your career and personal growth.
• You will have opportunities to take on responsibility and further develop your professional expertise.
• Beyond core working hours, you can arrange your working time flexibly.
• You will receive a subsidy for a private pension plan as well as for the Germany Job Ticket (Deutschlandticket).
• You are entitled to 29 days of annual leave.
• Our institute is centrally located in the Mannheim city center (“Mannheimer Quadrate”).

If you are interested in challenging tasks and diverse topics, a high degree of independence and personal responsibility, we look forward to receiving your application. You can expect to become part of a young and motivated team and to work in a personal and collegial atmosphere.

If you are interested in technical laboratory work in an exciting field of research, we look forward to your application.

Please send your application, including your salary expectations, by April 15, 2026 to: