Biology Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Biology laboratory technician apprenticeship at the German Environment Agency in Bad Elster for 2027. You study animals, plants, microorganisms and cell cultures. Classroom teaching takes place at the vocational school centre in Meißen-Radebeul. Additional basic training and exam preparation in Dresden supplement the workplace training.

• Study animals, plants, microorganisms and cell cultures; isolate and grow cells and examine their structure under an electron microscope.
• Test how cells, proteins, blood or tissue react in chemical solutions during biochemical experiments, and study parasites and pests.
• Carry out, monitor and evaluate microbiological and molecular biology work
• Carry out measurement tasks responsibly and independently
• Take and prepare samples, and plan and carry out laboratory procedures
• Carry out quality assurance work within the accredited scope

• At least an intermediate school leaving certificate
• Responsible and committed
• Interest in the work of the German Environment Agency
• Good communication and cooperation skills
• Strong willingness to learn and good spoken and written German
• Careful, reliable and able to work in a team