BTA / CBTA / LTA / Lab Technicians / Dairy Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

ifp Privates Institut für Produktqualität GmbH is an accredited testing laboratory with headquarters in Berlin and two further locations in Germany. Since our foundation in 2004, we have developed into one of the leading laboratories in the field of food analysis and the analysis of animal feed, drinking water and pharmaceuticals with around 400 employees. Our institute also produces innovative diagnostics for use in analysis and testing laboratories. Companies all over the world benefit from ifp's expertise in the field of food analysis and kit development.

The position:

To strengthen our team in Berlin, we are looking for a BTA / CBTA / LTA / Lab Technician / Dairy Laboratory Technician Microbiology Dairy Products (m/f/d).

Your tasks:

·       Processing samples along the food production chain: from highly contaminated raw milk to low contaminated final food products, like infant formula.

·       Carrying out microbiological analyses in accordance with the norm ISO 17025. Including the application of various microbiological preparation techniques such as spatula preparation, plate counting method, streak plating, etc.

·       Analysis of qualitative and quantitative parameters, including the determination of total plate count (CFU), yeasts, moulds, etc. as well as enrichment and detection of pathogenic germs of a biosafety level 2, such as coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas spp., Listeria monocytogenes and, Enterobacteriaceae, like Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, or Cronobacter sakazakii.

·       Evaluation and documentation of analysis results in compliance with the quality management system in place.

Your profile:

·       Completed training as a BTA, CBTA, LTA, dairy laboratory technician / biology laboratory technician (m/f/d) or comparable international science degree, with corresponding professional experience

·       Knowledge of microbiological laboratory methods such as sterile work, sample preparation and cultivation techniques, pipetting, etc.

·       Fluent written and spoken English (at least C1) and basic German (at least A2, with willingness to learn German), allowance to work in Germany (existing work visa)

·       Enthusiasm for team work

·       Careful and considerate way of working

·       Willingness to work at weekends (according to shiftplan)

Your advantages:

·       Contribute to the improvement of food safety on the national and international market

·       Work in a state-of-the-art working environment

·       Open feedback culture in a team-orientated environment 

·       Job ticket subsidy and company pension scheme

·       E-charging stations and free parking facilities

·       Company canteen with subsidised meals 

·       Promotion of professional and personal development

·       Permanent employment contract

·       Company gatherings/events

·       30 days holiday 

·       Corporate benefits (employee discounts)

·       Urban Sports Club Membership

·       Benefitatwork

We look forward to receiving your application!

Any questions? - Feel free to contact us -

E-mail recruiting@produktqualitaet.com

Web www.produktqualitaet.com