Technical Assistant (Medical, Biological, Laboratory) | Technischer Assistent (MTLA, MTL, BTA, LTA) (m/w/d)

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Nov 6, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the Institute for Hospital and Environmental Hygiene at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) in Kiel, focusing on microbiological and chemical investigations of hospital and environmental hygiene samples. The Technical Assistant will be responsible for organizing sample reception, including LIMS system mapping, order entry, and sample preparation. Key daily tasks include performing complex microbiological diagnostics and quality controls, particularly for water examinations, and maintaining contact with sample collectors. The position requires a completed technical assistant qualification (such as MTLA, BTA, or LTA) and specialized knowledge of environmental hygiene testing methods. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care and academic research within a structured, accredited quality management system, supporting the digitalization of laboratory processes.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as a Technical Assistant (Medical Laboratory, Biological, or Laboratory Technical Assistant) or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience working in a laboratory with a Quality Management System
  • Experience in organizing sample reception and order entry
  • Experience with qualification, validation, and optimization of methods and processes

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Initial fixed-term contract of 2 years; Must be able to work full-time (38.5 hours/week); Work location is Kiel, Germany.