Head of Operational Laboratory (Fixed-Term) | Leiter:in Betriebslabor - befristet (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This role seeks a strategic leader to head the Operational Laboratory team at the Ruhleben site on a fixed-term basis for Berliner Wasserbetriebe, Germany's largest water and wastewater utility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development and management of the lab, ensuring high standards of competency and compliance. Key daily activities include optimizing overarching laboratory processes, defining uniform operational standards, and planning modernization projects focused on efficiency and conformity in water and wastewater analytics. The Head will also provide expert technical advice to internal stakeholders and manage data validation within the Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS) for official reporting to relevant authorities. Essential qualifications include a relevant Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field, strong leadership and change management skills, and expert knowledge of chemical analysis, particularly wastewater analytics, coupled with extensive familiarity with regulatory standards like DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.