Technical Assistant or Laboratory Technician (Part-Time) | Technische*r Assistent*in bzw. Laborant*in -

Umweltbundesamt Dessau-Roßlau

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Nov 20, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This part-time (50% weekly hours) position involves working within the "Microbiological Risks" department, focusing on the logistics, preparation, and analysis of environmental samples (air, soil, water, and wastewater). The role requires expertise in molecular biology techniques, specifically nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and identification using methods like qPCR/RT-qPCR, droplet PCR, and Multiplex-PCR. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, including participating in interlaboratory comparisons and creating standard operating procedures. Furthermore, the technician will be responsible for the practical supervision and training of students, interns, and doctoral candidates in laboratory settings. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with strong microbiological and molecular biology skills who values flexible working arrangements within the public sector.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Biological or Environmental Technical Assistant, Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analysis or Veterinary Medicine, or Biology Laboratory Technician, or comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Experience with manual and semi-automated procedures for nucleic acid extraction from various environmental sample matrices
  • Familiarity with evaluation and validation methods on a scientific basis
  • Knowledge of quality assurance measures according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
  • Desirable: Experience with methods for virus cultivation or virus isolation and detection

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Unrestricted contract duration; Part-time position (50% of regular weekly working hours); Work in Safety Level 2 laboratories.