CareerPlan

Fachkraft Mikrobiologisches Labor (m/w/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time€30k–€42k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-12

Core

Microbiological laboratory technician performing medical diagnostics, including sample preparation, culture evaluation, organism identification, and antibiotic sensitivity testing.

Role type

Mid-level microbiological laboratory technician

Builds

Diagnostic test results for medical analysis

Domain

Healthcare / Clinical Microbiology

Required skills

Manual and automated culture preparation, Microorganism identification via biochemical methods and MALDI-TOF, Antibiotic sensitivity testing (MHK, Agardiffusion), Laboratory information system (LIS) operation, Quality management implementation, Method validation

Preferred skills

Prior experience in microbiological laboratory, Experience with early/late shifts and weekends

Technologies

MALDI-TOF, MHK, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Responsibilities

Prepare microbiological cultures using manual and automated procedures, Evaluate and interpret culture findings for medical diagnostics, Identify microorganisms using biochemical methods and mass spectrometry, Perform sensitivity tests via automation and diffusion methods, Operate laboratory IT systems and release technical findings, Support quality management and validate new materials/methods

Seniority

Mid-level, entry to experienced