INTERNAL ONLY: Qualification Program for Career Changers at AGROLAB LUFA GmbH

AGROLAB started its success story in 1986 as a small, initially purely agricultural testing laboratory. Founded 40 years ago as an innovative “start-up”, AGROLAB realized the vision of organizing analytics based on industrial processes. Since then, we have been expanding continuously in the service of society. Today, more than 2,500 specialized chemical laboratory assistants, natural scientists and merchants, as well as numerous motivated semi-skilled workers and temporary staff work hand in hand at the AGROLAB GROUP across Europe. All our service laboratories benefit humanity with independent analytics for healthy food, a clean environment and sustainable agriculture. In order for AGROLAB to continue to stand for flawless analytical quality and excellent service, we are continuously looking for motivated employees with commitment, personal responsibility and a sense of care and quality. Start your career in analytics with AGROLAB: You have no laboratory-specific training, but are interested in activities in the field of analytics, i.e. analytical-chemical methods and handling of measuring instruments? Then take your chance for professional development. We offer you our AGROLAB internal qualification program for career changers (AL-QQ1). Through targeted further education, practical training and personal support, you will qualify step by step for exciting tasks in the field of analytics at the AGROLAB GROUP. Laboratory location: 24107 Kiel - AGROLAB LUFA GmbH. Scope: part-time continuing education program.

• Basic manual techniques in the laboratory.
• Fundamentals of chemistry and physics – explained understandably.
• Occupational safety and quality assurance in analytics.
• Calculating, documenting and thinking like a laboratory professional.
• Communication, teamwork and stress management.
• Insights into AGROLAB processes, LIMS and ALTraP.
• Online learning via the AGROLAB Academy in self-study.
• Practical exercises and tests to deepen knowledge.
• Weekly presence training to apply what has been learned.
• An intensive week for practical qualification in the field of analytics.
• Written and practical final examination.
• Official certificate from the AGROLAB Education Academy GmbH.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You have been with the company for at least 6 months.
• You have good German skills (at least level B1).
• You are committed, resilient and flexible.
• You are interested in laboratory activities, i.e. chemical-analytical processes and routine measurement methods.
• You bring high motivation and willingness to learn.