Chemists in Civil Service

Who we are - what we do

In the public service, there are chemists working in the state monitoring offices, in the environmental authorities of the federal, state and local governments as well as in many other areas such as the fire brigade and customs offices.

Their range of activities is correspondingly diverse. It ranges from pure research activities, work in laboratories and science administration to advisory, evaluation and monitoring activities.

The declared aim of the working group founded in March 1994 and elevated to the rank of GDCh division in December 2004 is the "Chemists in Civil Service"

specific promotion of the scientific / professional interests of this group
Use of the expertise and influence of the members of this group in terms of the tasks of the GDCh (e.g. in occupational, environmental and consumer protection).

tasks

Strengthening the position of the chemist in the authority in cooperation with lawyers, engineers, etc.
Information forum to increase professional skills
Education and public relations work through professional participation in current social discussions on topics from chemistry
Quality assurance of advice to politics and administration on (environmental) political decisions
Promotion of training courses in natural sciences and technology with a focus on chemistry
Information about fields of activity in the public service
Promotion of up-and-coming chemists through an active dialogue across the subject boundaries of the course
Supporting the compatibility of family and work
Promotion of equal opportunities, especially for management positions.

Members

With their work, the members of the Chemists in Civil Service are directly in the field of tension between business, science and society. In addition to your chemical expertise, you need extensive knowledge of legal regulations and socio-political backgrounds.
They take part in public discussions on the objectification of publicly relevant issues, acting as a neutral and objective link. The Chemists in Civil Service therefore want all of their colleagues

in public institutions
in publicly funded research centers as well
in international organizations

provide a network for cooperation and support.

Board

The executive board, which is elected for a four-year term, consists of the chairman, two deputies and at least one, but not more than four, assessors. more

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GDCh Science Forum Chemistry 2021 - Online

Annual meeting of Chemists in Civil Service

General meeting
Monday, August 30th, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Lecture program job exchange
Tuesday, August 31, 10.50 a.m. - 12.50 p.m.

Lecture program "Safe-to-Use Substances and Materials"
Tuesday, August 31, 2:10 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.

REACH working group

The Chemists in Civil Service plan to set up a REACH working group. Interested parties should contact Dr. Romy Marx, member of the
Board of Directors. concept