Tyvek (R) R&D Laboratory Technician (m/f/d)
Job description – R&D Laboratory Technician
- Ensures safe working practices in laboratory and production environments, including the identification and proper use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals and/or microbiological media.
- Ensures adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), including quality procedures, material traceability, consumables
management, waste disposal, hygiene protocol, and laboratory housekeeping.
- Performs microbiological analyses in a laboratory with Bio Safety Level-1 classification, in compliance with established
procedures, working under minimal supervision.
- Handling of non-pathogenic bacteria and phage media in accordance with defined protocols.
- Cultivates, measures, and validates microbiological media required for the defined test methods.
- Executes microbiological test methods including result evaluation and impact analysis of test variables.
- Participates in routine laboratory operations, including document management, procedure drafting, and chemical
ordering.
- Ensures the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of traceability documentation (records, tools, and reports).
- Maintains laboratory equipment to ensure operational readiness, proper functioning, and compliance with maintenance
requirements.
- Coordinates and reviews work and test requests, communicates results effectively, and prepares clear and structured
reports.
- Supports R&D activities, including test preparation, execution, data analysis, complaint investigations, and quality control.
- Organizes and manages day-to-day laboratory testing activities in line with operational priorities.
- Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, safety, and quality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BAC+3 or BAC+2) as a Laboratory Technician, ideally with a specialization in Biological Sciences,
Chemistry, or a related discipline (e.g., BTS in Laboratory Technology).
- +2 years of practical experience in a biological/microbiological laboratory with at least biosafety level 1(BSL-1) is an
advantage.
- Good knowledge of laboratory method development, method validation, and statistical analysis.
- Good working knowledge of basic microbiological techniques and practical experience in handling bacteria and viruses is
considered a plus.
- Strong team spirit, with demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and a high level of commitment.
- Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Luxembourgish, German, or French is
considered an asset.
Competencies (required)
- Analytical thinking.
- Scientific approach to problem solving.
- Intellectual curiosity and personal drive for continuous learning.
- Creativity, hands on, pragmatism.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial initiative.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and networking skills.