Biological Technician | BTA (m/w/d)

Tetra GmbH

Melle, Wiehengeb, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Oct 14, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves executing crucial laboratory work and testing within the areas of fish food, aquarium maintenance, and bio-farm operations for a global market leader in aquaristics. The Biological Technician will be responsible for preparing microbiological procedures and conducting assessments vital for production control, ensuring the quality and safety of products. A key component of the job is the precise documentation and evaluation of results pertaining to finished feed and raw materials, all while strictly adhering to legal, occupational safety, and environmental protection regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a completed qualification as a Biological Technical Assistant and practical experience in a laboratory environment, particularly with fish pathology and aquarium fish handling. This position, based in Melle, requires proficiency with laboratory software, SAP, and microscopy, and offers attractive benefits, including significant vacation time and opportunities for professional growth, though it requires flexibility for weekend and on-call duties.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training/qualification as a Biological Technical Assistant or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in a laboratory environment
  • Experience in fish food, aquarium keeping, and pathology (ideal)
  • Experience in handling microscopes and conducting microscopic examinations
  • Knowledge of responsible handling of aquarium fish (desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to perform weekend and on-call duties.