Biological Technical Assistant | Biologisch Technische Assistentin / Biologisch Technischer Assistenten (w/m/d)
LANUK NRW Recklinghausen
Job Summary
This role involves conducting biological water quality assessments, focusing on the collection and taxonomic analysis of macrozoobenthos, macrophytes, and phytobenthos in flowing waters, adhering to European Water Framework Directive methods. The successful candidate will perform fieldwork, including full-day outdoor assignments that may occasionally require overnight stays, and conduct laboratory analysis of collected organisms. Key responsibilities also include data entry into database systems and analytical quality assurance, such as maintaining reference collections. This position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in taxonomy, a willingness to learn species identification, and the physical stamina for fieldwork, contributing to environmental protection efforts within a state authority.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant, Environmental Technical Assistant, or Environmental Protection Technical Assistant
Experience
- Experience with biological water quality assessment methods according to the European Water Framework Directive (advantageous)
- Taxonomic knowledge of biological quality components (macrozoobenthos, macrophytes, phytobenthos, or phytoplankton) (advantageous)
- Willingness to learn species identification
Languages
Additional
- Driving license class B (or former III) and willingness to drive a company vehicle (typically a small van); Physical resilience for fieldwork; Readiness for full-day outdoor assignments and potential overnight stays; Location: LANUK Lippstadt, Lipperoder Straße 8, 59555 Lippstadt; Part-time (90%), full-day attendance required on fieldwork days; Start Date: January 1, 2026; Permanent contract
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