Chemical laboratory technician
Chemical laboratory technician
Chemical laboratory technician
Why should you train as a chemical laboratory technician at the University of Oldenburg?
It's simple: here you will not only receive a solid professional qualification that will optimally prepare you for your future career. During your training, you will also learn what teamwork means, deal with current research topics and gain insights into chemistry studies.
What does a chemical laboratory technician actually do?
As a chemical laboratory technician, you will mainly work in development, research and production laboratories in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, in the food industry and in the paint and coatings industry. In addition to various fields of activity in the environmental sector, the area of renewable energies is currently gaining in importance.
Typical activities during your training are
- planning, carrying out and analysing (series) tests
- producing organic and inorganic preparations
- Operating, maintaining and servicing chemical-technical laboratory equipment and facilities
- keeping record books
- Assisting with the organisation of student internships
How does the training work?
The apprenticeship usually begins on 1 August and normally lasts 3.5 years. If your performance is good enough, the final examination can be brought forward by half a year. Usually, 2–3 apprentices complete their training together each academic year.
At School V – School of Mathematics and Science – at the University of Oldenburg in particular, following an introductory phase, you will get to know various specialist departments at the Institute of Chemistry (IfC) or the Institute of Marine Chemistry and Biology (ICBM). A placement at the Max Planck Bridge Group for Marine Geochemistry is also possible. Almost all training locations are situated on the Wechloy campus.
The classroom-based part of the training takes place on two days in the first year and one day at vocational college in subsequent years at BBS 3 Oldenburg. In addition, in-house training sessions are held one morning a week during the first to third years of the apprenticeship.
What requirements do I need to fulfil?
In addition to a good secondary school leaving certificate, especially in science and maths, a broad general knowledge as well as good German language skills and a basic knowledge of English are required. You should also be interested in laboratory work, enjoy experimenting, have a basic technical understanding and the dexterity required to set up the equipment. In the course of your training, you will work increasingly independently, but you will also be required to work in a team. You will also be expected to work carefully and responsibly.
Who will train me?
In addition to the team of trainers, the training programme is largely supported by many dedicated employees in the specialist departments.
Remuneration and working hours
The monthly training allowance for apprentices is currently:
| in the first year of training | 1,236.82 euros |
| in the second year of training | 1,290.96 euros |
| in the third year of training | 1,340.61 euros |
| in the fourth year of training | 1,409.51 euros |
Apprentices who are in a training relationship on 1 December are entitled to a special annual payment.
The weekly working time is 39.8 hours and the holiday entitlement is 30 days per year.
Perspectives
The aim is to take on apprentices for a period of at least 12 months; if there are vacancies that can be filled, they may be offered permanent employment.
Further services
- Payment according to collective agreement incl. special annual payment
- 30 days holiday
- Payment of a final bonus for successfully passing the final examination
- Possibility of temporary employment for apprentices for a period of one year
- In the case of vacancies that can be filled, the possibility of permanent employment
- Provision of an iPad
- Induction days for all new apprentices at the university
- Annual training day with interesting events for apprentices of all years
- Extensive internal training programmes
- Opportunity to spend four weeks abroad within Europe
- Participation in the health promotion programmes offered by university sports (swimming pool, fitness and health centre)
- Use of the VBN JobTicket
- Use of the canteen at the Haarentor and Wechloy campuses
- A modern training centre in a convenient location with free parking spaces
- Interesting contacts on a lively campus
