Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) | BTA (m/w/d)

Symrise AG

Holzminden, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 25, 2026
Full-time
No information

Job Summary

As a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) serving as a Laboratory Coordinator, you will take professional responsibility for the biodegradation laboratory at Symrise's subsidiary, TESIUM. Your day-to-day activities involve planning and prioritizing sample batches, conducting biological degradation tests (specifically OECD 301), and ensuring the timely delivery of results. You will play a pivotal role in quality assurance by documenting procedures, creating study reports, and maintaining SOPs. Beyond technical execution, you will optimize laboratory workflows, coordinate tasks within the team, and manage administrative duties such as SAP procurement and risk assessments. This position is particularly attractive for professionals looking to combine hands-on laboratory work with leadership and organizational responsibilities in a global company serving the fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic industries. You will have the opportunity to actively shape processes and introduce new test methods within a collaborative and structured environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Biology (ideally with a focus on Microbiology) or a completed vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA).

Experience

  • Professional experience as a BTA in contract laboratories or a degree in Biology with a focus on Microbiology
  • Practical experience conducting biological degradation tests according to OECD 301 standards
  • Experience in a coordination or leadership function within a laboratory setting is preferred
  • Experience working within accredited environments (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) or GLP quality systems

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license required.