Laboratory Technician, Materials Tester, or Technical Assistant | Laborant*in, Werkstoffprüfer*in oder Technische*r Assistent*in (m/w/d)

Stadtentwässungsbetriebe Köln, AöR

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 15, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Join the StEB Köln team as a Laboratory Technician, Materials Tester, or Technical Assistant, playing a crucial role in water quality management and material testing. Day-to-day responsibilities include comprehensive sample management, from registration in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to conducting core analyses such as conductivity, pH, temperature, and suspended solids. You will perform specialized material testing, particularly three-point bending and leak tests on glass-fiber reinforced resin samples, and conduct inspections of industrial and commercial businesses to ensure compliance with local wastewater regulations. This position also involves fieldwork, including gas space measurements in the sewage system using data loggers to assess odor emissions, requiring physical resilience and the ability to operate a laboratory vehicle (van). The role is full-time and permanent, offering competitive compensation based on the TV-V tariff agreement, 30 days of vacation, and excellent work-life balance benefits.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical or Environmental Laboratory Technician, Chemical-Technical Assistant, Materials Tester specializing in Plastics Technology, or equivalent qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in indirect discharger monitoring and sampling is advantageous
  • Professional experience in laboratory analysis or material testing
  • Experience with LIMS and SAP products

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Driving License Class B; Physical resilience, manual dexterity, and willingness/ability to enter sewers; Secure and confident demeanor when dealing with third parties; Full-time availability; Permanent contract