Laboratory Operations Specialist (m/f/d)

100055 Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH; Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH in Germany seeks a Laboratory Operations Specialist to support daily lab and pilot-plant activities, ensuring precise work, thorough documentation and compliant operations. You will contribute to developing innovative solutions for medical nutrition and participate in data evaluation and project reporting.

Key responsibilities include preparing experiments, operating processing equipment, performing routine analyses, maintaining equipment, and coordinating stock,

Qualifikationen

• Completed vocational or academic scientific education in a relevant field.
• At least three years of professional experience in a laboratory or related environment.
• Ability to follow protocols, SOPs and safety requirements precisely.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and support laboratory and pilot-plant experiments with materials, samples and data collection.
• Operate processing equipment and apply emulsification, drying and in-vitro digestion methods after training.
• Take measurements and perform routine analytical tests per standard procedures.
• Maintain safe, ready-to-use lab and pilot-plant equipment through checks and maintenance.
• Document work steps and observations in handwritten and electronic systems; assist with data evaluation and reports.
• Follow SOPs and safety requirements; help create and review work instructions and forms.
• Collaborate with scientists, researchers and project teams; communicate progress and resource needs promptly.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

German proficiency

Attention to detail

Documentation

Ausbildung

Vocational or academic scientific education

Tools

OriginPro

Chromeleon

Minitab

MS Office

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Job Summary Quality matters in every step of our research. As a Laboratory Operations Specialist, you help ensure precise laboratory work, accurate documentation and smooth day-to-day operations in our laboratory and pilot plant. With your hands-on expertise and attention to detail, you support our team in developing innovative solutions for medical nutrition.

Your Responsibilities

Prepare and support laboratory and pilot-plant experiments, including materials, samples, data collection, cleanup and documentation. Operate defined processing equipment and apply techniques such as emulsification, drying and in-vitro digestion methods after appropriate training and in line with approved instructions. Take measurements and perform routine biological or chemical analytical tests in accordance with standard procedures. Help ensure laboratory and pilot-plant equipment remains safe and ready for use by completing or coordinating routine checks, cleaning, maintenance, calibration and external servicing. Maintain reliable laboratory operations by monitoring stocks and expiry dates, organizing storage and ordering approved chemicals, reagents and consumables through established processes. Document work steps, observations and experimental data accurately in handwritten and electronic systems, and contribute to data evaluation, experiment summaries and project reports. Contribute to quality-compliant laboratory operations by following SOPs and safety requirements and supporting the creation and review of work instructions, forms and related documentation. Collaborate closely with scientists, researchers, laboratory colleagues and project teams, communicating progress, results, deviations and resource needs promptly.

Your Qualifications

Completed vocational or academic scientific education, for example as a medical-technical or chemical-technical laboratory assistant, chemical assistant, or with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a comparable discipline. At least three years of relevant professional experience in a laboratory, pilot-plant, R&D, analytical, food, nutrition, chemical, pharmaceutical or life-science environment. Confident hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant skills, with the ability to follow protocols, SOPs, safety requirements and work instructions precisely. Practical knowledge of processing equipment such as rotor-stator systems, high-pressure homogenizers, autoclaves, UHT systems, enzymatic reactors or drying technologies is an advantage. Knowledge of physical and analytical characterization methods, such as pH measurement, microscopy, HPLC, GC, LC/MS, particle-size analysis or rheology, and an interest in scientific data evaluation and reporting. Good command of MS Office and SharePoint; experience with laboratory or data-analysis software such as OriginPro, Chromeleon or Minitab is an advantage. Fluent written and spoken English and German, enabling safe laboratory work, reliable documentation and effective team communication. Well-organized working style, practical problem-solving skills and motivation to contribute to an international, multidisciplinary team.

When your job has both impact and purpose, you know it's Fresenius. As a global healthcare group, we are committed to a special goal: Ever better medicine for ever more people. Whether directly with patients or as an expert in the background, at Fresenius you can contribute to improving the quality of life of people with diseases.