Welcome to the working group Young Food Chemists (AG JLC)
We are a working group of the Food Chemical Society (LChG), a division of the German Chemical Society (GDCh). We represent food chemistry students and doctoral candidates at German universities, food chemists in their practical year as well as those starting their careers.
We aim to support the interests of young researchers, to encourage communication between universities and to make the profession of food chemists better known. Many companies are looking for employees who have precisely the skills of a food chemist, but are not aware that the degree program exists or do not know it well enough - we want to change that!
In order to achieve our goals, we are constantly expanding our established information network and try to encourage as many students as possible to actively participate in the AG JLC/LChG/GDCh. The regional groups meet once a month, while national meetings take place twice a year.
Career Day 2025 Auch in diesem Jahr lädt die AG JLC zum Career Day ein!
Im Rahmen der 53. Deutschen Lebensmittelchemietage findet die einzige deutsche Karrieremesse speziell für den Nachwuchs der Lebensmittelchemie am 22. September 2025 ab ca. 17 Uhr in Halle (Saale) statt.
Möchten Sie Teil dieses einzigartigen Events werden?
Interessierte Unternehmen können sich gerne unter der unten stehenden Adresse melden, um weitere Informationen zu erhalten.
SALARY SURVEY IS IT A GOOD OFFER OR ARE YOU BEING RIPPED OFF?
What is the usual starting salary of a food chemist? And how much is it influenced by degree, sector or location? Many graduates face these questions at the beginning of their career. The customary salary surveys are often not helpful, as the qualifications you have after studying food chemistry are quite different from other chemistry study programmes. In order to solve this problem, we have already conducted two surveys ourselves with exceptionally large participation. After the first survey was conducted in 2014, we were able to present an updated and even more detailed data set in 2020, incorporating suggestions for improvement.
RESULTS OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021
POSTER OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021
SALARY SURVEY IS IT A GOOD OFFER OR ARE YOU BEING RIPPED OFF?
What is the usual starting salary of a food chemist? And how much is it influenced by degree, sector or location? Many graduates face these questions at the beginning of their career. The customary salary surveys are often not helpful, as the qualifications you have after studying food chemistry are quite different from other chemistry study programmes. In order to solve this problem, we have already conducted two surveys ourselves with exceptionally large participation. After the first survey was conducted in 2014, we were able to present an updated and even more detailed data set in 2020, incorporating suggestions for improvement.
RESULTS OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021
POSTER OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021
Studienleitfaden 2023 Lebensmittelchemie studieren - aber wo?
Das Studium der Lebensmittelchemie bietet eine abwechslungsreiche und vertiefte Ausbildung. Je nach Studienstandort unterscheiden sich Aufbau und Schwerpunkt jedoch, weshalb die Wahl der Universität nicht jedem leicht fällt.
Wir haben dieses Jahr wieder aktuell zusammengefasst, wo und wie Lebensmittelchemie studiert werden kann und dies anschaulich in einem Studienleitfaden zusammengefasst. Schau doch mal rein, und lies im Detail nach, wie das Studium an der Universität Deiner Wahl aussieht!
FOOD CHEMISTRY YOU WANT TO STUDY FOOD CHEMISTRY?
Food chemists are experts when it comes to the ingredients, analysis and legal assessment of food, consumer goods and cosmetics. Food chemists work in similarly diverse fields as chemists.
FOR STUDENTS DON’T KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON? WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
As the study programme is regulated by the state Training Program and Examination Regulations of the individual federal states, there are some differences from one university to the next. Our study guide will tell you more!
AFTER GRADUATING PJ, PHD OR STARTING A CAREER
To help you to get off to a good start after graduating, we collected a few tips and some information for you. No matter whether you decide to start working directly or continue your studies with a PJ or PhD – we are here to help you!
PJ-Umfrage 2020 (German only)
ABOUT US THE LARGEST AND YOUNGEST WORKING GROUP OF LCHG
AG JLC is a voluntary working group which represents young food chemists and their interests in all educational and professional aspects and which offers them a possibility to network outside of their university.
Our organisation has been growing steadily since 1996 and has now around 250 members at 15 locations. No matter if you are studying, doing your PJ or your doctoral studies – anyone can join the Young Food Chemists. Even after starting your career, you can still stay a member for up to three years. You will get to know lots of new people outside your university and also gain access to our established information network.
To mark our 20th anniversary, we have published a chronic. Have a look!
Recent events Past events, have a look!
AG JLC offers many interesting events, whether regionally or nationally. Excursions to local companies to give you an insight into the industry beyond your studies, information evenings on all stages of the training as well as on starting a career, but also meetings with working groups from other universities for networking and exchange.
Spieleabend der AG München
Der AG JLC Standort München hat am 22.05.25 einen Spieleabend für die Studierenden der Lebensmittelchemie organisiert.
Exkursion zum Institut Romeis der AG Würzburg
Am 12.05.2025 veranstaltete die AG JLC Würzburg eine Exkursion zum Institut Romeis in Bad Kissingen.
Exkursion zur Kaffeerösterei Supremo der AG München
Am 28.04.2025 organisierte die AG JLC München eine Exkursion zur Kaffeerösterei Supremo in Unterhaching.
Exkursion zur Molkerei Weihenstephan der AG München
Am 20.03.2025 organisierte die AG JLC München eine Exkursion zur Molkerei Weihenstephan in Freising.
Betriebsbesichtigung bei Storck der AG Münster
Am 5. März 2025 besuchte die AG Münster das Hauptproduktionswerk der Firma Storck in Halle (Westfalen).
Berufsinfoabend der AG Stuttgart
Was kann ich als Lebensmittelchemiker:in eigentlich machen? Welche Arbeitsmöglichkeiten gibt es und brauche ich dafür das Praktische Jahr (PJ) und / oder eine Promotion? Worauf sollte ich beim Berufseinstieg achten? Diesen Fragen wurde am Freitag, den 24. Januar 2025, beim Berufsinfoabend der AG JLC Stuttgart nachgegangen.
Punsch- und Lebkuchentasting der AG München
Am 22.11.2024 lud die AG München passend zur Vorweihnachtszeit zu einem Punsch- und Lebkuchentasting ein – eine wunderbare Gelegenheit gerade für unsere neuen Mitglieder, um erste sensorische Erfahrungen zu sammeln und sich in gemütlicher Runde auszutauschen.
58. Bundessitzung der AG JLC in Freising
Neben dem Oktoberfest war auch das 58. Bundestreffen der AG JLC ein guter Anlass für viele ‘Junge’ Lebensmittelchemiker:innen, um vom 13. bis 15. September 2024 ein Wochenende in Freising zu verbringen.
Mensabegehung der AG Münster
Die Mensa am Ring ist die größte Mensa des Studierendenwerks in Münster. Täglich werden auf zwei Etagen tausende Essen ausgegeben. Nachdem die Studierenden verschiedener Semester jahrelang die Mensa am Ring besucht haben, konnten sie Mitte Juni einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Mensa werfen.
