Chemical Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)

Company Description

Eurofins is an international life sciences company that offers customers from various industries a unique range of analytical services to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. 

In just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 63,000 employees in a network of more than 900 independent companies across over 60 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, making it one of the world’s leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic tests.

In 2024, Eurofins achieved total revenues of €6.515 billion and has been one of the best-performing stocks in Europe over the last 20 years.

To strengthen our laboratory, Eurofins Agroscience Services Chem GmbH in Hamburg (focusing on pesticide residue analysis under Good Laboratory Practice standards) is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician / CTA (m/f/d) to start immediately.

Job Description

• Independently carry out chemical analyses using diverse sample preparation methods such as extractions, concentration, SPE, or QuEChERS

• Conduct laboratory studies using modern instrumental analytics

• Actively participate in the development and optimization of new analytical methods

• Responsible for the maintenance and functional checks of laboratory equipment

• Assist with the procurement and disposal of chemicals

• Document all processes according to GLP guidelines for maximum traceability and quality assurance

• Reliably implement defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in daily operations

Qualifications

• Completed studies as a chemical laboratory technician, CTA, biological laboratory technician, BTA, chemical technician, or comparable qualification

• Fluent in German and/or English – both spoken and written

• Good IT skills (e.g., MS Excel) and ability to work confidently with digital tools

• You are a true team player – eager to learn, responsible, and with a high standard of thoroughness

• We will teach you everything else during your training – because with us you never stop learning

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Work environment: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, a friendly atmosphere, and a modern lab environment with the latest analytical equipment

• Onboarding: Comprehensive onboarding program with mentors for a smooth start

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, no shift or weekend work

• Commuting: Subsidized public transport ticket (usable privately) and shuttle service to Hamburg-Harburg station

• Social events: Company parties, team lunches, and team-building events

• Catering: Modern, employer-subsidized cafeterias with varied, balanced meals

• Career development: Development discussions, individual training opportunities, and diverse career paths within Eurofins

• Attractive benefits: Employee savings schemes, company pension plan, e-bike leasing, Germany-wide train ticket subsidy, Wellpass, and more

If this opportunity interests you, please apply via our online form in under 5 minutes by clicking “Apply Now!”

For questions, Philip Winter (Head of HR Agroscience Europe) is happy to assist: PhilipWinter@eurofins.com, +49 (0) 7233 96 27-637.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Additional Information:

• We support your development: If you feel you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, don’t hesitate to apply! Eurofins Agroscience companies aim to foster your professional growth.

• We welcome diversity: Eurofins Agroscience companies are equal opportunity employers and strive to create an accessible work environment for all. Applications from people with disabilities are explicitly encouraged. Discrimination of any kind is prohibited.

• Sustainability matters to us: We are committed to carbon neutrality through emission reduction and offset initiatives and encourage employees to adopt sustainable practices.