Laboratory Assistant in Environmental Microbiology | Laborassistenz in der Umweltmikrobiologie (w/m/d)

LANUK NRW Recklinghausen

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

Job Summary

This role involves conducting routine and project-related investigations of environmental samples for microorganisms and their genes, utilizing cultural, molecular biological, and microscopic methods. The successful candidate will contribute to the operation of a DIN EN ISO 17025 accredited microbiological laboratory (S2), ensuring meticulous documentation and monitoring within the quality assurance system. Additionally, the position includes sampling at water bodies and wastewater treatment plants. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a background in biological or medical technical assistance, offering a chance to contribute to environmental protection within a dynamic, team-oriented authority focused on innovative environmental hygiene questions and the implementation of new methodological approaches.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

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

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified