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

Charles River Laboratories Germany GmbH

Erkrath, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 8, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Biological Technical Assistant at Charles River in Erkrath, you will play a vital role in our Bioassays department, contributing to scientific advancements that improve global health. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve the development and execution of cell-based bioassays within a strict GMP-regulated environment. You will perform essential laboratory work, including cell culture and handling viruses up to risk group S2. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring its qualification, and drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support our continuous process improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured, team-based environment. You will benefit from a permanent contract, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive onboarding program within a globally recognized scientific organization. We are looking for a candidate who is committed to quality, possesses strong organizational skills, and is eager to contribute to meaningful research in a collaborative setting.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) or Biology Laboratory Technician, or a Bachelor's degree in Biology or a comparable laboratory-focused qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in common cell culture techniques
  • Professional experience in performing cell-based bioassays
  • Experience working within a regulated laboratory environment

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Must be eligible to work in Germany. Experience working under GMP standards is a core requirement.