Science technician / lab assistant (f/m/d)

BBIS has an opening for a Science Technician / Lab Assistant (f/m/d). Location : Kleinmachnow (Berlin region) Contract type: Full-time (40 working hours per week), usually working time Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Start date: 1st August 2026 Limited initially until 31st July 2028 Vacation : The school year includes up to 180 teaching days and a total of 187 work days (see our school holiday calendar for the exact schedule). Please note that the first and last five working days of the summer break are reserved for essential laboratory preparation and wrap-up. Salary range : 42,680,32 - 48.653,85 gross/year (based on experience/classification) plus annual CPI-based adjustments/potential responsibility stipends About this role: As a Science Technician, you will play a vital role in our school by supporting our secondary teachers and students in the science department. You will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, and managing laboratory equipment, materials, and experiments, ensuring a safe, efficient, and organized environment for hands-on scientific inquiry. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES Preparation & Support: Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, apparatus, and chemicals for experiments and demonstrations. Provide hands-on support during classes, assisting students and instructors. Support teachers with educational displays and reproducing or creating classroom resources. Experiment Design & Maintenance: Assist in the design, assembly, and testing of experimental setups. Maintain, clean, calibrate, and troubleshoot scientific instruments. Keep an organized record of past experiments and equipment used. Inventory Management: Manage and organize laboratory stock within our inventory systems, oversee ordering of chemicals and supplies, and ensure equipment is properly put away and labs are kept tidy after experiments. Communication & Collaboration: Work closely with the science faculty to develop and improve systems of communication and organization. Communicate any technical or operational concerns directly to the Head(s) of Department. Lab Safety: Monitor everyday safety protocols within the laboratories, ensuring correct storage of materials and that teachers and students utilize protective equipment properly. YOUR QUALIFICATION Education : Degree or technical training in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Lab Technology, CTA/BTA/PTA). Experience : Practical experience managing laboratory environments, ideally within an educational setting, is a significant advantage. Language Skills: Highly proficient English (the school’s working language). A good working knowledge of German is a strong asset for coordinating with local suppliers and technical partners. Organized & Problem Solver : Able to meet deadlines, set long-range plans, consider multiple ways to solve technical problems, and discern which solutions best serve our school population. Communicator : Strong communication skills, providing clarity, coherence, and thoughtful dialogue with international staff and students. Team Builder: Understands and actively works towards building strong, collaborative relationships within the science department. Safeguarding : Full commitment to BBIS’s Child Safeguarding Policy. OUR OFFER Atmosphere : Work in a tech-rich, innovative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated, international faculty. Professional Environment : Opportunities for internal development within a highly professional educational team. Support : A collaborative leadership team and a structured environment that values operational excellence. MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST & SAFER RECRUITING To comply with German legal requirements and our high Safeguarding and CIS accreditation standards, the following documentation is required before the start of employment: Work Permit: Valid German permit preferred; visa support available for long-term commitments. Measles Immunity: Medical proof (if born after 1970). Degrees: Original certificate official proof of comparability. Background Checks: Police clearances from all countries of residence (needed early for mandatory Unterrichtsanzeige). Gap-free CV: Complete professional history check (CIS requirement). Safeguarding Training: Mandatory BBIS session (invitation follows). About us BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independent, state-approved, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally minded community of Germany's capital region and beyond. Committed to inclusion and a global outlook, BBIS is one of Europe's leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, proudly offering all three IB programmes – the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), from primary through secondary to university preparation. In the current school year, our school teaches around 900 students representing over 75 nationalities. WORKING AT BBIS MEANS: Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving the educational level day by day – and you too can make a difference on this journey. Continuous growth. We provide professional training and induction to set you up for success in your role. Pushing boundaries. Everyone matters equally, taking on new challenges together alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world. Having fun at work and beyond. Join our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or make use of our fitness facilities to find your balance. Feeling at home. Enjoy our green campus, our relocation service, and our international, open-minded community. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM Inclusion is at the heart of our core values at BBIS, reflecting our mission to inspire every member of our learning community to become a responsible, compassionate global citizen. We actively welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as BIPOC, those with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ individuals, and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT BBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow international 'Safer Recruitment' protocols. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including a 10-year employment history check, satisfactory references, and enhanced police checks (erweitertes Führungszeugnis) from all countries in which you have lived for more than 6 months during the last 10 years. MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST & SAFER RECRUITING To comply with German legal requirements and our high Safeguarding and CIS accreditation standards, the following documentation is required before the start of employment: Work Permit: Valid German permit preferred; visa support available for long-term commitments. Measles Immunity: Medical proof (if born after 1970). Degrees: Original certificate official proof of comparability. Background Checks: Police clearances from all countries of residence (needed early for mandatory Unterrichtsanzeige). Chronological CV: Complete professional history overview (CIS requirement). Safeguarding Training: Mandatory BBIS session (invitation follows). YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS: Step 1: Submit your CV or professional profile (e.g. via Search Associates or LinkedIn) through our BBIS careers page . Please ensure your professional history is listed chronologically, in line with international safeguarding standards. Step 2: Join a first conversation via video call (approx. 45 minutes). Step 3: Visit our BBIS campus (approx. 60 minutes). Step 4: Provide contact details of at least two professional referees, including your current or most recent supervisor. Confidential vetting is a mandatory part of our safer recruiting process. Step 5: Complete the final verification of your documents from the Mandatory Legal Checklist, followed by official feedback and/or a contract offer. We look forward to receiving your application!