Biology Laboratory Technician

What do we expect of you?

An interest in science and good teamwork skills are just as important as a very good secondary school-leaving certificate (Realschule) or a high school diploma (or equivalent).

How does the apprenticeship work?

The apprenticeship lasts 3 1/2 years and takes place at our site in Teltow. You will complete the basic training and other practical parts of the course at a training centre in Berlin. You will also attend vocational college.

What will you learn during the apprenticeship?

Your training will include, for example:

to plan experiments and to execute them in accordance with the regulations on occupational safety and in compliance with environmental and health protection
an acute sense of responsibility in complying with animal welfare regulations
to carry out studies of animals, plants, and micro-organisms and cell cultures
to perform demanding preparations
to extract and process bodily fluids
to develop investigation models for effective substance testing
to carry out molecular biological studies and genetic engineering experiments
to observe and record test procedures
to record and evaluate studies with the aid of computer systems
computer-aided instrument control, data acquisition, evaluation, and transfer
to cooperate with domestic and international scientists
to follow German- and English-language instructions in your work