What I particularly like about my training as a chemical laboratory assistant at the HU is the good communication in the work area and the support we trainees receive. I think it's great that we can do a lot of practical work and always learn something new. The friendly team that helps us with every task and encourages our development is also special.
About the profession
Chemical laboratory technicians carry out analyses and quality controls. They also carry out syntheses and metrological tasks independently and plan the work processes that occur in the laboratories. They record the work and analyse the results, prepare organic and inorganic preparations and use computers for equipment control, data acquisition, data processing and documentation. They develop and optimise analytical procedures, manufacturing processes and manufacturing instructions for preparations.
In their work, they must take particular account of the rules and regulations on occupational safety, health and environmental protection and quality assurance with a high level of responsibility.
Prerequisites
A successful completion of lower secondary school and a good knowledge of chemistry, maths and an interest in science are required for employment. You should have a high sense of responsibility when handling chemicals and equipment and enjoy working with computers and technical equipment. In addition to good colour vision, a good sense of smell, technical understanding, the ability to concentrate and stamina are prerequisites for the apprenticeship.
Training content
Training takes place in the dual system.
Theory
The vocational school teaches the basics and specialised knowledge, such as
- chemistry
- Technical maths
- Physical chemistry
- Information technology
- Technical English
Practical training
The following skills and knowledge are taught in the practical training programme:
1st year of training (basic training at the Freie Universit?t)
Basic laboratory operations
e.g. glass processing, record keeping, drying methods, recrystallisation, extractionsAnalytical work
e.g. gravimetric determinations, dimensional analysesPreparative work
e.g. e.g. preparation of simple organic and inorganic substances with subsequent purity controlPhysical-chemical work
e.g. use of computers, chromatography e.g. use of computers, chromatographic methods
2nd year of training
Operational run, e.g. assignment in the respective specialised field at Humboldt-Universit?t
Analytical block, e.g. water analysis
Preparation block, e.g. in-depth preparative work
3rd +4th year of training
Consolidation of skills from the analytical block and preparation block
Work in the institutes of the Humboldt University
Exam preparation
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Training duration and salary
Duration of training: 3.5 years
Payment (according to TVA-L BBiG):
in the 1st year of training � 1,236.82
in the 2nd year of training � 1,290.96
in the 3rd year of training � 1,340.61
in the 4th year of training � 1,409.51
Training time: 39 hours 24 minutes per week
Holiday: 30 days per year
Trainers
Stefanie Markstein
stellv. Frauenbeauftragte - , frauenbeauftragte-chemie@hu-berlin.de
Tel.: +49 30 2093-82930
Yasmin Kutz
staff member for technology, service and administration
Tel.: +49 30 2093-82930