Laboratory Operations Specialist (m/f/d)

Fresenius Kabi; Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fresenius Kabi invites applications for a Laboratory Operations Specialist to ensure precise laboratory work, documentation, and smooth day-to-day operations in our laboratory and pilot plant. You will support the team in developing innovative medical nutrition solutions.

You will perform experiments, operate processing equipment, and maintain compliant, safe laboratory operations while documenting data and results for project reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Completed vocational or academic scientific education in a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in laboratory, pilot-plant, R&D, analytical, food, nutrition, chemical, pharmaceutical or life-science environment.
• Hands-on lab and pilot-plant skills with the ability to follow protocols precisely.
• Knowledge of processing equipment such as rotor-stator systems, high-pressure homogenizers, autoclaves, UHT systems, enzymatic reactors or drying technologies is an advantage.
• Familiarity with physical and analytical methods (pH, microscopy, HPLC, GC, LC/MS, particle-size, rheology) and data evaluation.

Aufgaben

• 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 training and in line with instructions.
• Take measurements and perform routine chemical analytical tests in accordance with standard procedures.
• Help ensure equipment remains safe and ready by completing routine checks, cleaning, maintenance and calibration.
• Maintain reliable operations by monitoring stocks, expiry dates, and ordering approved chemicals and consumables.
• Document work steps, observations and data in handwritten and electronic systems and contribute to reports.
• Follow SOPs and safety requirements and support creation of work instructions and forms.
• Collaborate with scientists, researchers, and project teams, communicating progress and needs.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory expertise

Pilot-plant operations

Analytical testing

Documentation

SOP compliance

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Scientific education

Lab technician training

Bachelor's in chemical engineering

Tools

OriginPro

Chromeleon

Minitab

MS Office

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

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 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.

Ready to make an impact?

If you enjoy hands-on laboratory work, take pride in accurate execution and documentation, and want to support the development of medical nutrition solutions, we look forward to receiving your application.