Training area: Laboratory

The laboratory occupations at a glance

If you are interested in natural sciences, this is the right place for you! The University of Bremen offers training opportunities for biology and chemistry lab technicians as well as microtechnologists.

Biology laboratory technician

In cooperation with natural scientists, engineers and technicians, the training of biology laboratory technicians at the University of Bremen is carried out by the Training Center for Laboratory Technicians.

Tasks include:

  • Carrying out biochemical experiments
  • Carrying out experiments in the field of genetic engineering
  • Planning and documentation of the work using laboratory-specific EDP
  • Analysis of experimental results

Requirements:

  • Interest in scientific issues
  • Careful, exact way of working
  • Good academic performance in chemistry, biology, mathematics and English
  • Pleasure in working with computers and technical equipment
  • Pleasure in working with people

Thef training for this profession lasts 3.5 years.

Auszubildender im Labor

Contact person at the training department

PeterBrackmann
Tel. 0421 218-62845
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Zwei Auszubildende im Labor

Contact person at the training department

PeterBrackmann
Tel. 0421 218-62845
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Chemical laboratory technician

In  cooperation with natural scientists, engineers and technicians, the training of chemical laboratory assistants at the University of Bremen is carried out by the Training Center for Laboratory Assistants.

Tasks include:

  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances and mixtures of substances using chemical, biological and physical analytical methods, also using complex computer-controlled analytical equipment.
  • Carrying out biotechnological and cell culture work
  • Preparation and characterization of inorganic and organic preparations.

Prerequisites:

  • Interest in scientific issues
  • Careful and exact way of working
  • Good academic performance in chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics
  • Pleasure in working with computers and technical equipment
  • Pleasure in working with people

The training for this occupation lasts 3 years.

Microtechnologist

Microtechnologists work in production and in the research and development departments of companies and research institutions. They manufacture microtechnological products, such as computer chips or airbag sensors.

Tasks:

  • Generation and photolithographic structuring of thin layers
  • Lithographic deep etching
  • Micro electroplating
  • Packaging and interconnection technology

Requirements:

  • Enjoyment of technical/craft activities
  • Good school grades in physics and chemistry
  • Careful way of working

The training for this occupation lasts 3 years.

Eine Auszubildende im Schutzanzug im Reinraum

Contact person at the training department

André Boedecker
Tel. 0421 218-62596
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Further training departments

Crafts

Information on training opportunities in craft professions. 

Computer Science Professions

Information on training opportunities as an IT specialist.

Service Occupations

Information on training opportunities in service.