Veterinary/Medical Technical Assistant, Biological Technical Assistant, or Biology Laboratory Technician | (V)MTA, BTA, Biologielaborantin/Biologielaborant oder vergleichbar (m/w/d)
Land Niedersachsen Landesamt f. Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit
Job Summary
This role involves critical laboratory work within the Lower Saxony State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (LAVES), specifically in the Serology and, as needed, Virology/Molecular Biology departments. Day-to-day tasks include preparing blood, milk, and ear punch samples, performing and evaluating various serological tests like ELISA, and operating automated pipetting systems. In the molecular biology section, the focus will be on nucleic acid extraction and amplification (Real-time PCR), with some involvement in nucleic acid sequencing and cell culture techniques. The position also requires active participation in quality assurance, including equipment maintenance, data entry into LIMS, and adherence to quality management protocols. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to public health and consumer protection in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Veterinary Medical Technical Assistant, Medical Technical Assistant, Biological Technical Assistant, or Biology Laboratory Technician (or comparable qualification)
Experience
- Professional experience in serology or molecular biology/PCR diagnostics
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is desirable
- Experience in quality assurance according to DIN/ISO 17025 is desirable
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays, participate in regular on-call duties, contribute to training in departments 13 and 14, and complete necessary further training. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. The position is located in Oldenburg, Germany.