Physical Laboratory Technician (f/m/d)
Are you fascinated by physical experiments? Are you mathematically talented? Would you like to work on exciting research tasks using the latest technology? Then start your training with us - we look forward to your application!
This is what our former trainee Fabian has to say:
"The great thing about my job is the variety of tasks that I work on every day. Everything, from the construction of components to data evaluation with self-developed programs, is included.
At the HZDR, you can expect a strong trainee community, regular group events and seminars as well as great HR contacts.
If you enjoy experimenting, then this is the right place for you!"
Training contents
- preparing, carrying out and evaluating physical measurements and test series
- handling various measuring devices
- using specialized software for data evaluation
- setting up, maintaining and servicing test equipment
- carrying out calculations
- analyzing materials
Requirements
- good to very good performance in natural sciences and English
- strong interest in technology, physics, mathematics and computer science
- always precise and concentrated way of working
- manual skills and patience
- enjoy working with technical equipment and computer systems
- reliability and independent work organization
- motivation, a great sense of responsibility and problem-solving skills
School leaving certificate
- very good secondary school certificate or good A-levels (with a focus on mathematics and science in advanced courses)
Vocational school and practical partners
- block training based on the dual vocational training system
- the vocational school is the Berufliches Schulzentrum Meißen-Radebeul
- the practical partners are the Sächsische Bildungsgesellschaft für Umweltschutz und Chemieberufe Dresden and the Technical Univerity Dresden
- opportunity for an internship at the Rossendorf Beamline in Grenoble/France (in case of top performance)
Duration of vocational training
- 3.5 years (in case of top performance, a reduction to 3 years is possible)
Leading trainers
- Joachim Wagner
- Stefanie Sonntag
Typical areas of employment after training
- physical laboratories at universities and research institutes
- physical laboratories in facilities in the microelectronics, electrical, glass and building materials industries
- mechanical and systems engineering
- development departments in aerospace technology
- quality management and assurance
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