Head of the Biological & Organic Analytics Department, IT (m/f/d)

What You'll Achieve with Us

• Strategic, technical, and disciplinary management of the department in the laboratory of Berliner Wasserbetriebe, including working groups in Microbiology/Wastewater Biology/Molecular Biology, Organic Trace Analytics, and IT

• These working groups are essential: for the protection of drinking water, groundwater resources, the environment/waterways, our plant facilities and processes, and for managing the complex laboratory IT infrastructure

• Actively shape processes, strategies, and technologies at the management level in the laboratory

• Lead highly motivated and specialised teams in a pioneering work environment

• Optimise, digitalise, and automate diverse and complex laboratory processes

Your Profile

• Master's/Diploma in Chemistry focusing on Analytical Chemistry, with relevant job experience; PhD desirable

• Master's/Diploma in alternative fields such as Environmental Chemistry, Environmental and Process Engineering, or Food Chemistry, with relevant job experience in chemical analytics; PhD desirable

• Solid, several years of experience in water analysis laboratories (microbiological & trace analytics)

• Experience in managing employees (disciplinary & technical)

• Knowledge of DIN EN ISO 17025, water/wastewater legislation

• Familiarity with LIMS, process digitalisation & automation

• Experience in research projects and committee work

• Goal-oriented leadership, analytical skills, and ability to integrate

• Team player, creativity, communication, and organisational talent

• Desirable: Knowledge of the natural & anthropogenic water cycle, including microbiology, environmental chemistry, and purification, as well as process management & BPMN knowledge

Compensation

We offer remuneration at pay grade 14 according to the Collective Agreement for Utility Companies (TV-V). Depending on personal qualifications, classification into a lower pay grade is possible.

Good Reasons for a Career with Us

• Innovative technologies for the Berlin water cycle

• Sustainable environmental protection through active research

• Meaningful tasks with responsibility and team spirit

• Diverse career perspectives and support (e.g., Female Leadership Program, individual development plans, internal training opportunities)

• Balanced work-life balance: 39-hour week, 30 days of leave per year, 60% of working hours can be done remotely each quarter, various working-time models (e.g., sabbaticals, flexitime, part-time, 10 extra vacation days through deferred compensation, etc.), company pension scheme (VBL), wealth-building benefits (VWL), subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job, corporate benefits, 39 weeks of continued pay in case of illness, company health management (including bike leasing), family-friendly policies, professional employee counselling for all life situations

Application Information

• Individuals with disabilities will be given preference when equally qualified.

• As we are committed to equality of opportunity and promoting the career advancement of women, we are particularly interested in applications from women.

• Applications from people with a migration background are expressly welcome.

• Applications with other educational qualifications will be reviewed individually and may be recognised in connection with prior knowledge and professional experience.

Your Application

Please apply with your complete application profile (cover letter, CV, certificates, and, if applicable, proof of disability) by 06 July 2026, quoting the job ID via our careers page.

The interviews are expected to start from week 31 onwards.