Chemielaborant/in im Labor und Sammlungsbereich (m/w/d) (Kennziffer PL 26-26)

Job Description

The position is located in Abteilung 1 „Fortbildung und Unterrichtsentwicklung“ within the Referat 1.31 „MINT: Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik“ at the Standort Speyer.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Referentinnen and Referenten with the preparation of training sessions and workshops in the laboratory
• Setting up experiments for training sessions and workshops
• Providing necessary materials and chemicals for training sessions
• Making solutions and reagents
• Testing experiments from Section 1 and 2
• Care of the chemical collection, including implementation of the Degintu program
• Setting up samples for the “mobile Genlab” and checking the samples, which requires practical experience in molecular biology
• Care of the collection rooms for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and their respective laboratory equipment and devices
• Having a thorough understanding of laboratory safety
• Organizing the disposal of chemicals through a specialized firm
• Assisting in the production of materials for training sessions (including laboratory activities)
• Compiling experiment materials for training sessions, as well as for the experiment sets that will be distributed to schools under the MINT strategy
• Ordering materials for new experimental boxes
• Organizing and coordinating the loan of experimental cases (e.g., “Ants Case”)
• Ordering consumable materials and reagents for the “Mobile Genlab”
• Cleaning and checking the loaned materials of the MINT strategy
• Organizing and coordinating the loan process, as well as communication with teachers and schools
• Compiling experimental boxes for all MINT areas and cross-cutting themes within the MINT department
• Safe handling of Word, Outlook, Excel

Requirements

• A completed vocational training in the laboratory sector, with a focus on chemistry, e.g., chemist assistant or equivalent training as a chemical technician, and practical experience in the above-mentioned tasks
• Presence in the laboratory/institute in Speyer every Wednesday (6 hours; other days can be negotiated in exceptional cases).
• Home office is not possible.

Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills (especially in using MS Office, internet)
• Teamwork, good interpersonal skills, high resilience
• Enthusiasm for work, flexibility, analytical and conceptual thinking
• Responsible and careful work
• Willingness to work in new and specialized areas

Benefits

Includes a fixed-term salary according to TV-L, including a yearly bonus, and the social benefits typical of public service. The institute offers a comprehensive health management program and support for preventive measures to maintain the health of employees. There is also an attractive workplace with good equipment, a culture of appreciation that puts the team at the center, extensive training opportunities, and the possibility of the DR-Leasing program. The Land Rheinland-Pfalz employs many people in various fields and with different qualifications. We actively promote equal treatment for all individuals and therefore explicitly welcome applications from all age groups, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, or sexual orientation. Experiences, knowledge, and skills acquired through family work or voluntary activities are taken into account when assessing qualifications in accordance with Article 8 Paragraph 1 of the State Equal Treatment Act. Applicants with disabilities are preferred if equally qualified. Applications should be submitted under the reference number until September 20, 2026 to: Pädagogisches Landesinstitut Rheinland-Pfalz Referat 4.01 Butenschönstraße 2 67346 Speyer. For technical questions, contact Frau Margrit Scholl (06232 659 164, E-Mail: margrit.scholl@pl.rlp.de), and for employment law questions, contact Frau Brosch (Tel.: 06232 659-132, E-Mail: stefanie.brosch@pl.rlp.de).