Biological Technical Assistant (BTA, CTA, VMTA) in the KreAktiv Project | Biologisch-technische Assistenz (w/m/d) (BTA, CTA, VMTA) im Projekt KreAktiv
Johann Heinrich von Thünen -Bundesforschungsinstitut für ländl.Räume, Wald u. Fischerei
Job Summary
This role involves supporting the KreAktiv project at the Thünen Institute of Fisheries Ecology in Bremerhaven, focusing on developing functional feed for salmonid fish to enhance performance and sustainability in aquaculture. The Biological Technical Assistant will be responsible for executing feeding trials with juvenile trout, meticulously documenting results, and maintaining technical experimental facilities. Key duties include conducting electrochemical and photometric water analyses, caring for the animal stock, and preparing samples for external analysis. Candidates must possess a state-recognized qualification as a Biological Technical Assistant (or equivalent, such as a Fisher with laboratory experience) and demonstrate experience in aquaculture research and handling aquatic organisms. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a high degree of self-motivation and reliability, offering an engaging opportunity in applied research.
Required Skills
Education
State-recognized qualification as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), Veterinary Medical Technical Assistant (VMTA), or equivalent qualification (e.g., Fisher with laboratory experience)
Experience
- Professional experience in aquaculture research
- Experience in the care and handling of living aquatic organisms
- Experience in laboratory work (implied by BTA/CTA/VMTA qualification)
Languages
Additional
- Must be willing to work with living organisms; Must be willing to take on on-call duty; Must be able to reach the workplace (Herwigstr. 31, 27572 Bremerhaven) within 25 minutes when on-call; The position is fixed-term until January 31, 2028.
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