Training to become chemical laboratory assistants 2027 (all genders)

Role Summary

The development of new active ingredients and products often begins in the laboratory - with exciting questions, careful experiments and precise analyses. As a chemical laboratory technician, you are an important part of this process and help develop new substances, improve existing processes and find innovative solutions.

During your training, you will work in modern laboratories and learn about various chemical processes and analysis methods. You plan and carry out experiments, examine raw materials as well as intermediate and final products and carefully evaluate your results. You will work closely with chemists and engineers and make an important contribution to the development of high-quality products and innovative medicines.

This is what awaits you in your training

You carry out chemical experiments and learn about different synthesis and analysis methods.

You examine raw materials as well as intermediate and end products using modern measuring and analysis devices.

Together with chemists and laboratory staff, you develop new molecules or improve existing production processes.

You plan experiments, carefully document your results and create meaningful reports.

You will learn how to handle chemical substances safely as well as important requirements for occupational safety, environmental and health protection.

You work with modern technical tools and digital applications in the laboratory.

You will further develop your skills in evaluating, interpreting and presenting test results.

The practical training takes place at our location in Ludwigshafen and takes place in cooperation with BASF SE. You complete the theoretical part in block lessons at the Natural Sciences Vocational School in Ludwigshafen.

Requirements

• What you bring with you
• Secondary school leaving certificate, technical college entrance qualification or Abitur with good achievements, especially in the natural sciences
• Great interest in chemistry, science and mathematics
• Enthusiasm for chemical relationships, substances and their properties
• Enjoy experimental work and carefully planned experiments
• A careful, structured and responsible way of working
• Ability to work in a team and treat colleagues with respect
• Interest in modern laboratory procedures, technology and digital applications
• What we offer you

Flexible working hours as part of the practical phases (37.5 hours/week, coordinated with school and deployment planning as well as sometimes fixed team or project times)

• Above-average remuneration according to the chemical collective agreement
• Additional training allowance
• Support for longer journeys between the vocational school and the deployment location (e.g. travel allowance)
• Assumption of costs or budget for school-related materials and documents
• Laptop for private use
• Secure job in an international corporate environment
• Very good chances of being taken on after training
• Company pension provision after a successful takeover
• Excellent company medical care
• Collaboration with motivated, experienced colleagues in a strong team
• Experienced trainers will accompany you during your practical phases and teach you all the important basics for a successful start to your career

Our experienced trainers will accompany you throughout your training and provide you with all the professional and personal skills so that you can successfully start your professional future.

Benefits

• Start of training
• September 2027
• Duration of training

3.5 years; If your performance is good, it can be shortened to 3 years.

• Training locations
• Practice: Ludwigshafen
• Practical training in cooperation with BASF SE, Ludwigshafen
• Vocational school: Vocational school for natural sciences, Ludwigshafen (block lessons)

About the Company

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Additional Information

For the training year 2027, we are offering several training positions as chemical laboratory assistants (all genders).

Upload your complete application documents including a letter of motivation as well as certificates and tell us why you are excited about the training at AbbVie and why you want to become part of our team.

We will first collect all incoming applications until the end of September 2026 and check them carefully. We will then contact you with feedback on your application.

• If your profile matches, this is what happens after you apply:
• Telephone interview
• Invitation to the assessment center in October/November

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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