Scientific Officer in Microbiological Risks | 28/II/25 Wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in
Umweltbundesamt Dessau
Job Summary
This permanent position within the 'Microbiological Risks' department involves coordinating and executing reporting tasks for bathing water quality in compliance with EU Directive 2006/7/EG. The successful candidate will perform plausibility checks on national data, manage internal and external communications, and handle the administrative coordination of research projects. A key part of the role includes developing strategies to transfer scientific findings into policy and society through public relations and committee work. Additionally, you will apply and refine laboratory methods for detecting microbiological parameters and evaluate method equivalence in the context of bathing water monitoring and bioaerosols. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of environmental law, public health, and laboratory science within a public service framework that emphasizes work-life balance, flexible working hours, and professional development.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Master's or Diploma) in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or a comparable field.
Experience
- Professional experience in microbiological laboratories of safety level 2
- Proven experience in project management and public relations
- Experience in target-group-oriented scientific communication
- Experience in structured and independent processing of complex scientific tasks
- Experience in working within internal and external committees or working groups
Languages
Additional
- The position is permanent and full-time. Candidates must be able to work in a Level 2 safety laboratory. The role involves interdisciplinary cooperation and requires a high degree of self-organization.