Trainee Biology Laboratory Technician

Your tasks

This is what awaits you 

As a trainee biology laboratory technician, you will conduct investigations on animals, plants, and microorganisms. You will observe and monitor experimental procedures, collect data, and participate in the analysis of the results. You will rotate through various research groups within the Faculty of Biology, working closely with scientists and technical staff. During this time, you will learn, among other things, how to plan, prepare, and conduct experiments, as well as how to use modern, high-resolution microscopy techniques. 

We offer you a challenging, future-oriented education in an attractive, modern, and open environment. Bielefeld University also enjoys an excellent reputation as a training provider among other employers. 

Your profile

That’s what we expect

• Advanced technical college entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification or general university entrance qualification
• Ideally, good knowledge of natural sciences (especially biology and mathematics), German and English.
• German language skills at native language level (C1 level)
• Manual dexterity, stamina and reliability, responsible, careful and focused work ethic
• Enjoyment of experimentation, willingness to learn and perform, teamwork skills

our range

• Attractive training allowance starting at €1,296.82 in the first year of training according to TVA-L BBiG.
• Limited to the duration of the training; maximum 3.5 years
• Full-time

• Subsidy for employee savings plans and company pension schemes
• Bonus upon successful completion of the training
• internal and external training opportunities
• Opportunity for a stay abroad
• good transport links (public transport) and free parking
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting and varied tasks
• diverse range of services (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, kiosk, ATMs, etc.)
• A wide range of health, counselling, prevention and university sports services

Interested?

Then impress us with your compelling application (cover letter, CV, the last two school reports, and, if you have a university entrance qualification, also the reports from grades 9 and 10, as well as other relevant documents, e.g., internship certificates). Please preferably use our online form, which you can access via the “APPLY NOW” button below. 

Application deadline: October 1, 2026