State-certified food chemist (m/f/d)

Safe foods – protection from contagious diseases – healthy livestock The Landesprüfungsamt (LUA) is the central state service provider in the consumer and health protection of humans and animals in Rheinland-Pfalz. Together with our around 500 employees, we work at five locations in Koblenz, Landau, Mainz, Speyer and Trier on the nationwide monitoring and investigation of food, supplies, medicines and cosmetics, diagnostics and control of animal diseases and the protection of humans from contagious diseases. We are looking at the next possible time (probably at 01. May 2026) a nationally tested food chemist (m/w/d) to pay group 13 TV-L in parttime (75%), limited to 30. April 2028, at the Institute of Food Chemistry Speyer (Referat 53) in the department “Foods, Needs, Cosmetics” at Speyer. (code: LUA – 2026/010-Gu)

Research into organic residues and contaminants Legal assessment of foodstuffs Creating opinions and opinions New and further development of analytical methods, including validation Optimization of processes Active cooperation in quality management Technical guidance of laboratory staff

Successful university studies in food chemistry and a successful degree as a state-tested food chemist (m/w/d) Knowledge and practical experience in instrumental analysis of organic residues and contaminants, in particular LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS Good knowledge of EDV standard applications, LIMS and specialist software (e.g. Chromeleon, Xcalibur, MassHunter) Experience in working under QM requirements is advantageous Experiences with sample management systems (LIMS) are advantageous Experiences in the study and assessment of foods are beneficial Team and communication skills readiness to work flexibly Very high level of responsibility Very conscientious way of working, initiative and willingness to perform Good oral and written expressiveness Openness to technical developments Very good German in word and writing

A safe workplace in the employment relationship under the collective agreement for the public service of the countries An employer supporting the reconciliation of work and family by family-friendly regulations and measures (including flexible working hours, part-time models, mobile work depending on the workplace) A structured incorporation A company health management Jobrad with corresponding working ratio Modern staff development through needs-oriented training and qualification measures An occupational pension scheme (VBL) and an annual special payment for employees Free parking at the service