Head of Quality Monitoring Department | Abteilungsleitung (w/m/d) Qualitätsüberwachung

OOWV Hauptverwaltung

Rastede, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Jan 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical leadership role involves taking overall responsibility for the Drinking Water and Wastewater Laboratories across two locations, leading a team of approximately 20 employees both technically and disciplinarily. The Head of Department will be instrumental in addressing challenges related to climate change, environmental pollution, and increasing regulatory demands, ensuring the safety and sustainability of the region's water supply. Key responsibilities include strategic development, ensuring laboratory accreditation, overseeing proper sampling and analysis, and driving digital transformation, particularly within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The successful candidate will have a university degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Technology, or a related field, coupled with significant professional experience in laboratory operations, ideally within water and environmental analysis, and proven leadership skills to merge and modernize the labs into a forward-thinking environmental facility.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Technology, Environmental Technology (with analytical focus), or a comparable natural science degree. Preferably, a doctorate in Chemistry or Biology.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in laboratory operations
  • Ideally, experience in water and environmental analysis
  • Experience leading teams on a technical and disciplinary level
  • Demonstrated innovation competence and organizational design capability

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Driver's license Class B is required.