Biological-Technical Assistant | BTA (m/w/d)

Tetra GmbH

Melle, Wiehengeb, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Oct 15, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves supporting the Biological Quality Assurance team at Tetra, the global leader in aquatics, focusing on laboratory work related to fish feed, aquarium maintenance, and biofarm operations. The Biological-Technical Assistant will be responsible for skillfully conducting laboratory tests, preparing microbiological procedures for production control, and precisely documenting and evaluating results for finished feed and raw materials. A key aspect of the role is ensuring strict adherence to legal, occupational safety, and environmental protection regulations. The ideal candidate holds a completed qualification as a Biological-Technical Assistant or equivalent, possesses laboratory experience, ideally concerning fish feed, husbandry, and pathology, and is proficient in using laboratory software, SAP, and microscopy techniques. This position, based in Melle, offers excellent benefits, including up to 36 days of vacation, attractive compensation, employee profit sharing, and significant opportunities for career advancement within the Spectrum Brands group, though it requires flexibility for weekend and on-call duties.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as a Biological-Technical Assistant (BTA) or a comparable qualification

Experience

  • Experience in a laboratory environment, ideally in fish feed, husbandry, and pathology
  • Knowledge of responsible handling of aquarium fish (desirable)
  • Experience in using microscopes and performing microscopic examinations
  • Strong abilities in data organization and documentation, with a focus on complete records

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Weekend and on-call duties required