CTC gGmbH – Center for the Transformation of Chemistry | Germany | 04xxx Leipzig | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 28.05.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Technical & Research Operations / Head of Research Infrastructure (m/f/d)
The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) is a newly created large-scale research centre in Central Germany. At CTC, we want to rethink and implement chemistry – at many levels: new materials, new chemical processes and plants and a new way of chemical research. For this we bring scientists together from different disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering and data science to develop sustainable materials, processes and technologies that support a circular economy in chemistry. Our goal is not only to advance top-level research, but also to train the next generation of scientists: women and entrepreneurs who shape the change of chemistry to a sustainable society. The CTC is looking for a service hub in Leipzig Head of Technical & Research Operations / Head of Research Infrastructure (m/w/d). As a laboratory manager (m/w/d), you build a reliable infrastructure for the department, develop the team on a personal basis and act as an interface between various departments. The position is responsible for the establishment, control and long-term development of a central service and infrastructure organization for a chemical science research facility with a current existing and two sites in planning. This role translates scientific requirements into sustainable organizational and technical solutions and develops a professional, service-oriented organization that runs research infrastructures stable, scalable and sustainable. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Construction & operation of the research infrastructure Step-by-step expansion of infrastructure in close coordination with the scientific management Total responsibility for the operation of complex scientific devices and laboratory infrastructure Ensuring availability, reliability, maintenance and technical development Accompanying the planning, equipment and commissioning of new laboratory areas Strategic control of analytics, device and platform services Leadership & personnel development Professional and organizational management of a growing team (start size about 10 employees) Construction of specialised units (e.g. scientific services, technology, workshops, laboratory management) Promotion of professional service understanding, high safety culture and cooperation Long-term personnel and competence development Systems, Processes & Compliance Establishing efficient, transparent operating and service processes Introduction and further development of systems such as LIMS, inventory and device management Responsibility for laboratory, work and plant safety and regulatory requirements Ensuring quality, documentation and sustainability Interfaces & perspective Central interface and translator between science, technology, administration and management Perspective: preparation and control of the use of infrastructure by external partners (e.g. industry)
Subject Completed study in chemistry, chemical engineering or related natural sciences or long-term leading position in the laboratory administration of a dynamic and research affinity chemical plant Understanding chemical research processes, laboratory practice and analytical methods Wide technical understanding of laboratory and research infrastructure Professional Multiannual leading experience in: scientific institutions, major research or core facilities or Industrial R&D, technology or infrastructure organisations
Proven experience in the construction, operation or scaling of technical organisations Experience in the leadership of heterogeneous, interdisciplinary teams Personal Designed strategic and organizational competence Ability to mediate between science, technology and management Structured, forward-looking and responsible operation will and interest in long-term institutional impact Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing
The possibility of supporting groundbreaking research and contributing to building one of the largest research centres in chemistry The opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative, international environment A varied and responsible activity with short decision-making and design space Depending on the qualification and experience you will receive a competitive remuneration according to TVöD-Bund Conditions and social benefits of the public service, such as 30 days leave (at a 5-day week), special annual payment and additional pension (VBL) Support in the reconciliation of family and work, for example through flexible working hours Job ticket grant
Location
 | CTC gGmbH – Center for the Transformation of Chemistry | |
| 04103 Leipzig | ||
| Germany |
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