Microbiologist | Mikrobiologe (m/w/d)

Symrise AG

Holzminden, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 25, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Microbiologist and Laboratory Coordinator at TESIUM (a Symrise subsidiary), you will take professional responsibility for the biodegradation laboratory. Your day-to-day activities involve coordinating biological degradation studies, planning and prioritizing sample batches, and ensuring timely execution of tests. You will be actively involved in performing biodegradation tests, developing new methodologies, and ensuring rigorous quality assurance through documentation and the creation of study reports. Beyond technical tasks, you will optimize laboratory workflows, manage administrative duties via SAP, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role is particularly attractive as it offers a high degree of autonomy within a cooperative leadership structure, allowing you to shape processes in a global company serving the fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic industries. You will work at the intersection of environmental science and industrial application, contributing to sustainable and safe chemical solutions.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Biology (ideally with a focus on Microbiology) or a comparable field of study; alternatively, long-term professional experience as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) in relevant contract laboratories.

Experience

  • Professional experience in biological degradation testing according to OECD 301 standards
  • Professional experience in an accredited laboratory environment (ISO 17025 or GLP)
  • Experience in a coordination or leadership function is preferred
  • Extensive practical experience in laboratory work and documentation
  • Experience in creating test reports and maintaining evaluation tables

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license required.