Biologist / Laboratory Coordinator | Biologe (m/w/d)

Symrise AG

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

As a Biologist and Laboratory Coordinator at TESIUM, a subsidiary of Symrise, you will take on technical responsibility for the biodegradation laboratory. Your daily activities involve planning and prioritizing sample batches, conducting biological degradation tests, and coordinating all laboratory tasks to ensure timely delivery. You will play a pivotal role in method development, introducing new testing procedures, and maintaining rigorous quality assurance standards. This position is unique as it combines hands-on laboratory work with high-level coordination and process optimization. You will act as a key communicator between internal clients and relevant interfaces, ensuring that all procedures comply with ISO 17025 or GLP standards. The role offers a collaborative leadership style with significant creative freedom, allowing you to shape workflows and contribute to sustainable solutions within the fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic ingredient industry.

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).

Experience

  • Professional experience in biological degradation tests according to OECD 301 standards
  • Experience in a coordination or leadership function within a laboratory setting is preferred
  • Practical experience working in an accredited environment (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) or GLP knowledge
  • Professional experience as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) in contract laboratories or similar research environments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license required. Location: Holzminden, Germany.