Laboratory Technician / Biotechnologist, Sample Preparation (Parental Leave Cover) | BTA/ MTA/ Laborant/ Biotechnologe Probenvorbereitung, Elternzeitvertretung (m/w/d)
Azenta Germany GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves critical sample preparation and processing within a modern life sciences laboratory in Griesheim, near Darmstadt. The successful candidate will be responsible for the registration, processing, and disposal of biological and production samples, including DNA/RNA extraction, PBMC isolation, and blood fractionation. Daily tasks also encompass labeling, storage of biological materials, equipment maintenance support, and protocol documentation, utilizing process control systems like LIMS. This is a temporary position covering parental leave, expected to last approximately 1.5 years until May 2027. The role requires flexibility for shift work (alternating day and afternoon shifts, including rotating Saturday coverage) and demands excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and fluency in English, alongside professional experience handling sterile and human samples.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a BTA (Biological Technical Assistant), MTA (Medical Technical Assistant), or Laboratory Technician. Academic degree in a scientific field is advantageous.
Experience
- Routine handling of sterile and human samples
- Professional experience in laboratory work or biotechnology
Languages
Additional
- Temporary contract duration (approx. 1.5 years, until May 2027). Required to work rotating shifts (day shift starting 7:30 AM and afternoon shift until approx. 7:00 PM, occasionally later). Required to work rotating 5-day weeks, including alternating Tuesday-Saturday coverage.