Water Quality Scientist / Engineer | Naturwissenschaftler/in / Ingenieur/in im Bereich Wasser (w/m/d) Vollzeit / Teilzeit
Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS)
Job Summary
As a Water Quality Scientist or Engineer at Germany's national accreditation body, you will play a vital role in ensuring environmental sustainability and consumer protection. Based in Berlin, you will be responsible for planning and organizing accreditation procedures for laboratories, inspection, and certification bodies within the water sector. Your daily activities involve managing the end-to-end accreditation process—from initial application to certificate issuance—and conducting technical discussions with clients regarding their submissions. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy interdisciplinary work and want to contribute to the quality infrastructure of Germany. You will work in a structured, independent manner within a paperless, IT-driven office environment. The role offers a high degree of self-organization, flexible working hours, and home office options, making it highly attractive for those seeking a healthy work-life balance while performing socially impactful work in the public interest.
Required Skills
Education
Successfully completed university degree (Master's or Diploma) in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a comparable engineering/scientific field.
Experience
- Relevant professional experience in the operations of testing laboratories
- Professional experience with legal frameworks in the water sector (e.g., Drinking Water Ordinance, Wastewater Ordinance)
- Demonstrated experience in applying accreditation standards such as DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Experience in project management is preferred
- Practical experience as an auditor is highly desirable
- Experience working in a digital/paperless office environment
Languages
Additional
- This is a fixed-term position expected to last until December 2027. Candidates must demonstrate excellent formal communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Location is Berlin with remote work options.