Laboratory Operations Specialist (m/f/d)

Fresenius SE & Co. KG aA; Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbeitsagentur is seeking a Laboratory Operations Specialist to ensure precise lab work, documentation and smooth daily operations in our lab and pilot plant for medical nutrition solutions.

You will support experiments, operate processing equipment, document data and maintain compliance with SOPs in an international, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in a laboratory or related environment.
• Completed vocational or academic scientific education as listed, or an equivalent degree.
• Fluent English and German; able to follow SOPs precisely.
• Hands-on lab and pilot-plant skills with processing equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support laboratory and pilot-plant experiments with materials, samples, data collection and documentation.
• Operate processing equipment and apply emulsification, drying and in-vitro digestion methods after training.
• Take measurements and perform routine chemical analytical tests as per procedures.
• Maintain equipment safety through routine checks, cleaning and calibration.
• Monitor stocks, expiry dates, and order chemicals and consumables via established processes.
• Document steps, observations and data; contribute to reports and summaries.
• Follow SOPs and safety rules; assist in creating work instructions and forms.
• Collaborate with scientists, researchers and project teams; report progress and needs.

Skills

Lab techniques

Documentation

Data evaluation

Team communication

Problem solving

Education

Medical-technical laboratory assistant

Chemical-technical laboratory assistant

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

OriginPro

Chromeleon

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Einleitung/Über uns

Quality matters in every step of our research. As a Laboratory Operations Specialist (m/f/d), 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.

Ihre 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 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.

Ihr Profil

• 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.

Wir bieten

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.