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Training as a chemical laboratory technician

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Job description

Chemical laboratory technicians prepare and carry out chemical experiments and tests. They record and evaluate the test results. They also produce chemical substances.

Listen in now - Rebecca Baar on her education at TU Clausthal

Training locations:

Institute for Processing, Recycling and Circular Economy Systems

What will you learn with us?

  • The 1x1 of laboratory practice
  • Quantitative analysis techniques: Is your tap water really clean? Is it soft or hard?
  • Organic-preparative work: How are aspirin and paracetamol made?
  • Instrumental analysis: How does a sample have to be prepared in order to be able to determine what the sample consists of using a measuring device?

What do we offer you?

  • Practical support for the subject matter taught at vocational school
  • Modern technology
  • Varied work
  • Insights into many different institutes
  • Subject-related exchange with other trainees
  • Use of the wide range of university facilities

What should you bring with you?

  • A good secondary school leaving certificate (or higher) with comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, math and physics
  • Scientific curiosity
  • Enjoy teamwork
  • Friendly manner
  • Accurate work should not cause you any problems
  • A steady hand for fine motor work
  • Patience, it can sometimes take longer or not work right away