Working Student 20h/W - Analytical Chemistry (m/f/d) OR Intern 40h/W - Analytical Chemistry (m/f/d)

PFASuiki is a startup located in the south of Munich. Our mission is to eliminate PFAS – the so-called “forever chemicals” – from water. By focusing on industrial wastewater and landfill leachate, we aim to achieve cleaner, safer drinking water. Since 2025, PFASuiki has been an independent company, and even though we are still a small team, we are growing day by day.

We are currently seeking a Working Student or an Intern to join our interdisciplinary team. This project unites expertise from analytical chemistry, reactor design, physical and electrochemistry, materials science and engineering, offering you the opportunity to work at the intersection of science and technology.

In this position, you will gain hands-on experience with advanced experimental systems and analytical methods while contributing to PFAS destruction research.

Do you want to experience a startup's dynamic culture firsthand? Are you someone who takes initiative and drives things forward? Then you’ll fit right in with us at PFASuiki.

The key responsibilities of the student assistant will include:

• Development and implementation of experiments

• Assisting the head of Laboratory and Analytics

• Familiarisation with a range of analytical equipment and devices

• Measurements on LC-MS, Ion Chromatography, Ion-selective electrode

• Performing electrochemical experiments

• Preparation of samples

• Researching PFAS-related topics

• Supporting documentation and experimental record-keeping, data analysis

• Other small laboratory tasks: Inventory, lab organization, …

The applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience in laboratory work

• High degree of own initiative and independent working

• Good written and oral English communication skills

• Be currently enrolled in a German university

• High motivation and internal drive

• Ability to work in a team and want to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural team

• Be able to work on site

In addition, some of the following skills and qualifications would be preferred:

• Experience in analytical chemistry

• You work in a highly structured, orderly, and systematic manner

• Working up to 20 hours per week

What we offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to solving environmental challenges

• ÖPNV-Ticket

• Food allowance

• A fast-paced and forward-thinking work environment in Munich that values innovation, teamwork, and the direct impact of your ideas
  

Want to use science and engineering to help eliminate “forever chemicals”?

Join PFASuiki and work with us on turning innovative electrochemical technology into a scalable solution for PFAS destruction.

We look forward to receiving your application!