The mission of the Max-Planck-Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPISusMat) is to understand and design materials down to atomic and scales. In this spirit, we conduct basic research on structural and functional materials, mostly metallic alloys, embracing synthesis and processing, characterization and properties, as well as their response in engineering components exposed to real environmental conditions. However, due to their unique hierarchical structure and excellent mechanical properties, biological materials are of great interest to better understand their properties and use this knowledge to design better engineering materials. We work interdisciplinary, with intense mutual stimulation among experimentalists and theoreticians as well as among different groups and departments.

APT Lab Technician (m/f/div)

This is a permanent position.

Responsibilities:

As a technician of the atom probe laboratory (depending on experience), you will be responsible for a broad range of tasks, encompassing both the operation, further development of the laboratory facilities and research activities. Your responsibilities include:

1. Laboratory Operations and Maintenance:

• Maintain atom probe tomography laboratory and associated equipment, including calibration, troubleshooting and minor repairs, in accordance with safety standards.
• Coordination with suppliers and vendors, preparation and participation in negotiations of service and purchase contracts. Collaboration with suppliers, ensuring the organization of preventive maintenance.
• Train new users on the atom probe instruments and ensure independent usage.
• Checking, cleaning and maintainance of overhauling sample boxes, pucks and electrodes. Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory spaces in compliance with safety standards.
• Administration of the database and evaluation software on the server and all evaluation computers (preparation, installation and updates, creation and management of users)
• Coordinate and schedule laboratory activities, including user access, safety checks, and experiment timelines across multiple labs. Coordination of the annual maintenance weeks for building services
• Design specialized workflows for beyond state-of-the-art research and fabricate customized parts and tools in collaboration with the workshop

2. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of multiple laboratories, including:

• atom probe systems
• Chemistry lab
• React Hub Module, Glovebox and High-Pressure Freezer
• Vacuum Storage

3. Safety and Compliance:

• Knowledge of health and safety measures and safety standards for laboratories.
• Managing the safety regulations, including the handling of hazardous materials.
• Regularly review and update safety documentation (e.g., risk assessments, safety data sheets).
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and institutional guidelines
• Coordination and review of annual safety training.

4. Quality Assurance:

• Participate in quality control measures to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of experimental data
• Assist in internal and external laboratory audits
• Planning, review, and support of laboratory and office renovations

Your profile:

• Hands on technical expertise with Atom probe tomography tools is appreciated
• You have completed vocational training as chemistry/physics laboratory vocational training (ausbildung) or have managed a technical facilities like electron microscopy etc.
• Experience in working with international teams: good teamwork and communications skills.
• You demonstrate a willingness to perform, even in related fields
• Good written and spoken German and English skills
• Proficient use of IT applications (e.g., MS Office, laboratory databases)

What we offer:

• an interesting and varied role in an international research environment. The daily working language is generally English
• Remuneration according to the German Federal Public Service Collective Agreement (TVöD Bund), including company pension scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities for career and personal growth
• Subsidy for the job ticket

Application:

We look forward to receiving your informative application! Please submit it with your complete documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) as soon as possible via our application portal.

The Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Contact:

Dr. Aparna Saksena