Agricultural Technical Assistant | Landwirtschaftlich-Technische/n Assistent/in (m/w/d)

Landwirtschaftskammer NRW KdöR

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Sep 26, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

Join a motivated team in Cologne-Auweiler as an Agricultural Technical Assistant, focusing on the diagnosis of plant pests and stored product protection. In this role, you will be crucial in supporting farmers to cultivate high-quality products sustainably. Your daily tasks will involve preparing plant and soil samples, identifying nematodes, insects, and mites using both morphological and molecular biological methods, and working with the LISA-LIMS laboratory management system. This position offers the chance to contribute to integrated plant protection strategies and work within a quality management system (ISO DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025). It's an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in agricultural or biological technology who is eager to apply their diagnostic skills in a practical setting.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as an Agricultural Technical Assistant, Biological Technical Assistant, Plant Technologist, or comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience with nematodes, insects, and mites on important cultivated plants is desired
  • Professional experience with microscopic and molecular biological procedures (PCR)
  • Willingness to participate in nationwide diagnostic working groups

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Temporary position for the duration of the current incumbent's illness-related absence. Location in Cologne-Auweiler.