Biological Laboratory Technician | Biologielaborant (m/w/d)
Staatliche Betriebsgesellschaft für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft
Job Summary
As a Biological Laboratory Technician at the State Company for Environment and Agriculture (BfUL), you will play a vital role in seed quality testing and agricultural analysis. Operating out of Nossen, your daily responsibilities will center on examining seed samples for technical purity, germination capacity, and thousand-kernel weight according to International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) standards. You will perform viability tests (TTC), identify foreign seed species, and determine moisture content. Beyond testing, you will be responsible for the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and internal quality assurance. This permanent, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work within an ISTA-accredited facility that issues international certificates, making it an ideal role for those passionate about agricultural plant science and seed diagnostics. The role is characterized by a mix of precise laboratory work and seasonal peaks that require a dedicated, team-oriented professional.
Required Skills
Education
Successfully completed vocational training as a Biological Laboratory Technician, Biology Technical Assistant (BTA), Gardener, Farmer, or a related profession suitable for seed testing.
Experience
- Professional experience in seed testing or agricultural laboratory analysis
- Experience in performing germination and vigor tests on various crop types
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Seed Marketing Act and ISTA regulations
- Experience in measuring technical purity and identifying foreign seed species
- Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance and metrological traceability
Languages
Additional
- Class B driver's license and willingness to drive service vehicles; willingness to work weekends during seasonal peaks; proof of qualifications must be submitted with application.