Laboratory Assistant in Environmental Microbiology | BTA (m/w/d)

LANUK NRW

Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 26, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves working as a Laboratory Assistant in Environmental Microbiology for the State Agency for Nature, Environment, and Climate North Rhine-Westphalia (LANUK). The successful candidate will conduct routine and project-based investigations of environmental samples for microorganisms and their genes, utilizing cultural, molecular biological, and microscopic methods. A key part of the role is contributing to the operation of an S2 microbiological laboratory accredited according to DIN EN ISO 17025, including documentation and monitoring within the quality assurance system. Additionally, the position requires participating in sampling activities at bodies of water and wastewater treatment plants. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a sustainably operating public authority, offering flexible working hours, professional development, and a secure job.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant, Medical Technical Assistant, Biology Laboratory Technician, or comparable qualification.

Experience

  • 5+ years of verifiable professional experience as a Biological Technical Assistant, Medical Technical Assistant, or Biology Laboratory Technician
  • Professional experience in detecting hygienically relevant waterborne microorganisms (advantageous)
  • Professional experience in standard-compliant cultural detection of Legionella spp. in contaminated matrices (advantageous)
  • Professional experience with antibiotic resistance in microorganisms (advantageous)
  • Professional experience in method establishment under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (advantageous)
  • Professional experience in laboratory comparison studies (advantageous)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified