Beekeeper for Ecotoxicological Field Studies (m/f/d)

Eurofins; Niefern-Öschelbronn; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading agroscience group in Germany seeks a Beekeeper for Ecotoxicological Field Studies. This role includes managing honey bee colonies, executing scientific trials, and assessing the impact of products on bees and the environment. Candidates must have an apprenticeship in beekeeping or related fields, experience, and a passion for working outdoors. Proficiency in MS Office and good English skills are required. This is a full-time position and offers a stimulating environment for scientific research.

Qualifikationen

• Completed apprenticeship as a beekeeper or in agriculture, horticulture, or LTA.
• Several years of experience in beekeeping.
• Technical and scientific understanding.

Aufgaben

• Manage bee colonies within scientific studies.
• Execute and supervise field trials for plant protection product approval.
• Collect and document samples from plants and bees.

Kenntnisse

Beekeeping experience

MS Office skills

English reading and comprehension

Ausbildung

Apprenticeship as a beekeeper or comparable field

Jobbeschreibung

Beekeeper for Ecotoxicological Field Studies (m/f/d)

• Full-time

MORE THAN A JOB -
COME TO THE LABS OF EXCELLENCE!

The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of the leading service providers in Europe. We conduct field and laboratory studies to determine the safety and efficacy of new substances and organisms for humans and the environment.

In addition, we support our clients throughout every stage of the regulatory approval process. Our in‑house team of regulatory experts works closely with our network of field stations, laboratories, and carefully selected partners.

Our beekeeping unit manages more than 350 honey bee colonies. However, our focus is not on honey production or marketing, but on scientific research and the protection of bees. In this holistic role, you will work both in beekeeping and in research.

You will be responsible for colony management within our scientific studies. This includes swarm control, Varroa treatments, relocating colonies according to study requirements, and overwintering

You will record the development and health of the colonies within our studies and contribute to queen breeding

You will also support the execution and supervision of field trials for the approval of plant protection products. In these trials, you will work with various naturally occurring organisms such as plants and animals

You will collect samples from plants, bee products, bees, and other relevant elements. The collected data is used to assess the impact of plant protection products on bee colonies and the environment.

You will document the trials according to standardized methods (GLP), which you can learn with us

you have completed apprenticeship as a beekeeper or in a comparable field such as agriculture, horticulture, or LTA, and you bring several years of experience in beekeeping

Your technical and scientific understanding qualifies you for this exciting role

You have basic skills in using common MS Office applications

Good English skills (reading and comprehension) complement your profile

You hold a Class B driving licence

Flexibility and strong team spirit are important to us. You are resilient, reliable, and always eager to learn

A genuine interest in and enjoyment of working outdoors with honey bees is essential. You should also be willing to work occasionally on weekends

If we have sparked your interest, please apply via our online form in under 5 minutes using the “Apply now!” button.

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, Katharina Kovacevic (Working Student HR Europe) will be happy to assist you: [e-mail]

In just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to more than 63,000 employees across a network of over 900 independent companies in more than 62 countries with more than 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products, as well as innovative services in clinical diagnostics as one of the world’s leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2024, Eurofins achieved total revenues of 6.95 billion euros and has been one of the best‑performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.