Your training as a biology laboratory technician

With your findings, you create the basis for us to be able to help people who are ill.

"After my training at,
I want to stay at the
University Hospital Cologne."

 

Mehlika Kara, trainee biology laboratory assistant

Your training as a biology laboratory technician at a glance

Duration of training, salary, vacation: everything you need to know about training as a biology lab technician at the University Hospital.

Duration of training

3.5 years (can be shortened to three years)

Start of training

Annually on August 1

Application period

Every year from January to the end of February

Salary

1st year € 1,236.82
2nd year € 1,290.96
3rd year € 1,340.61
4th year € 1,409.51

Vacation

32 days

Your working hours

Flexitime

Prerequisites

Technical college, university or university of applied sciences entrance qualification

Your tasks as a biology lab technician

Here you are in your element

You will prepare nutrient solutions and grow cell cultures. You will also identify microorganisms and document the measurement data. You will prepare tests on microorganisms and cell cultures, monitor the test procedures and evaluate the results. You will be involved in real research projects during your training.

These are the requirements

Application for training as a biology laboratory technician

You have a high school diploma, university entrance qualification or university of applied sciences entrance qualification with good to very good grades in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. You are motivated and enjoy taking on responsibility. Teamwork is your thing and you are actively involved in joint projects. You also have a very good command of German. Experience from an internship is a plus.

Your benefits as an apprentice

Apprenticeship as a biology lab technician

We are a leading research center specializing in innovative therapies. During your training as a biology laboratory technician, you will not only be working close to research and according to the latest findings, but you can also look forward to many other benefits.

Practical assignments

Experimental medicine or anatomy

Real research

Already during the training

100%

meaningful

Your prospects?

Very good!

Frequently asked questions / FAQ

Theory and practice alternate. Your theoretical training will take place at theKartäuserwall vocational college. The focus is on laboratory technology, biochemical analysis and diagnostics, biotechnology, drug testing and economics.

You will gain practical experience at the university hospital. You will work in the institutes for experimental medicine, anatomy and neurophysiology, for example, on a rotational basis. You will be directly involved in real research projects.

The future prospects in this profession are very good. You can work in many areas of research and science, in universities, clinics and, of course, in the private sector. Or would you prefer to stay with us? If you successfully complete your training with us, you have a very good chance of being taken on.

You can put down roots and grow at the University Hospital. We offer many free seminars and training courses for your professional and personal development.

You are welcome to apply using the online form, which you can find under all current vacancies for apprenticeships. Unfortunately, we cannot consider e-mail applications.

Do you have any questions? We look forward to hearing from you!

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