Analytical Food Chemist (m/w/d)

Profile

Successful candidate must have:

• Successfully completed a university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science (with a focus on analytical techniques) or similar.
• More than 1 year of professional laboratory experience.
• Teamwork skills, a sense of responsibility, and excellent communication abilities (to listen and transmit messages with empathy).
• High flexibility and prioritisation capacities . The capability to quickly adapt to different challenges and work within time restraints. An organised and methodical workflow.
• Demonstrable experience in the fields of gas or liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, including practical skills working with analytical instruments (e.g. maintenance, troubleshooting, method optimisation) and a hands-on mentality.
• Working knowledge of MS-Office applications for routine tasks, especially Excel.
• A solutions-oriented way to solve problems, proactivity, and accountability.
• Legal permission to work in Germany or the European Union. Willingness to work at our laboratory in Kleinmachnow (Berlin-Brandenburg). An ideal candidate will also meet some of the following qualifications:
• Basic knowledge and experience in the area of residue and contaminant testing and food safety (e.g. EU legislation, familiarity with QuEChERS methodologies, etc.).
• Experience or interest in food law or food safety. Familiarity in dealing with customers from related sectors (including producers, retailers, traders, importers, and exporters).
• Experience with laboratory information and management systems (LIMS) and/or databases.
• Experience with quality assurance systems or laboratory accreditation (e.g. QS, DAkkS). Languages: Intercultural competence and good English skills are a prerequisite. Additional Spanish or German skills will be preferentially considered.

We offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience and own performance)
• Employee benefits programme with various options. Meal vouchers, private health management, internet allowance, Deutschlandticket, Urbansports and more
• Family atmosphere, a varied and interesting range of tasks and a "Duz" culture
• Long-term professional growth
• A growing and sustainable company: successful on the market for over 20 years
• A dynamic team and an international environment with employees from around 17 different nations
• Modern office

Additional Information

• Desired starting date: As soon as possible
• Contact: E-Mail-at Lina Guevara Talent Manager You are welcome to send us your application documents (curriculum vitae, letter of motivation and references) in German, English or Spanish.In Analytica Alimentaria we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we approach all aspects of our recruiting and hiring process in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner.

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Posted Oct 12, 2026

Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation