Head of Operations Laboratory | Biologe (m/w/d)

Berliner Wasserbetriebe

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Aug 8, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves leading and strategically developing a laboratory team focused on water and wastewater analysis for Berlin's largest water and wastewater company. The successful candidate will optimize process flows, define competency requirements, and ensure consistent work practices within the lab. A key part of the role is planning and implementing modernization measures in analytical techniques to boost efficiency and compliance with standards. The position also requires providing expert advice to internal stakeholders on analytical questions, validating data in LIMS, and reporting to authorities. This is an attractive opportunity for a professional with strong leadership skills and expertise in chemical analysis, particularly wastewater, to contribute to environmental protection and water quality in Berlin.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Chemistry, or a comparable natural/engineering science field with relevant knowledge, OR Bachelor's degree in the aforementioned fields with relevant practical experience.

Experience

  • Strong leadership competencies
  • Expertise in chemical analysis with a focus on wastewater analysis
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks (AbwV, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025)
  • In-depth knowledge of digital systems in a laboratory environment (e.g., LIMS, SAP, Quentic)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • This is a temporary position until January 2029, within the framework of a release to employee representation. The role is based in Berlin, Germany.