Training to become a biology laboratory technician 2027 (all genders)

Role Summary

New active ingredients can improve the lives of patients - but before they can be used, they must be extensively researched, tested and analyzed. As a biology laboratory technician, you support this important process and help ensure that new medications are safe and effective.

During your training, you will work in modern laboratories and learn about various biological, biochemical and molecular biological methods. You plan and carry out experiments, examine biological samples, evaluate results and carefully document your work. You will work with modern analytical devices and digital applications and make an important contribution to the development of innovative therapies.

This is what awaits you in your training

You will carry out laboratory experiments using biochemical and molecular biological methods and learn about various analysis methods.

You examine biological samples, cell cultures and microorganisms and research biological connections.

You operate modern analysis and measuring devices and evaluate test results using digital applications.

You plan experiments, carry them out independently and document your results precisely and comprehensibly.

You check active ingredients for their effectiveness and tolerability. You will also learn the importance of legally regulated preclinical examinations.

As part of preclinical research, you will also gain an insight into various examination models, which - depending on the area of application - can also include work with laboratory animals, whereby responsible handling, animal welfare and strict compliance with all legal and animal welfare requirements are always in the foreground.

You will further develop your skills in evaluating, interpreting and presenting scientific results.

You will work to high quality standards and learn how important accuracy and care are in pharmaceutical research.

The practical training takes place at our location in Ludwigshafen and takes place in cooperation with BASF SE. You complete the theoretical part in block lessons at the Natural Sciences Vocational School in Ludwigshafen.

Requirements

• What you bring with you
• Secondary school leaving certificate, technical college entrance qualification or Abitur with good achievements, especially in the natural sciences
• Passionate about biology, chemistry and mathematics
• Interest in biological issues, biotechnological processes and modern laboratory technology
• Enjoy experimental work and scientific connections
• Interest and openness to activities in the field of preclinical research and to working with laboratory animals, including rodents and non-rodents
• A careful, structured and responsible way of working
• Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills and respectful interaction with colleagues
• Good knowledge of German and English as well as the ability to present results in an understandable manner
• Interest in dealing with modern IT applications and data processing programs
• What we offer you

Flexible working hours as part of the practical phases (37.5 hours/week, coordinated with school and deployment planning as well as sometimes fixed team or project times)

• Above-average remuneration according to the chemical collective agreement
• Additional training allowance
• Support for longer journeys between the vocational school and the deployment location (e.g. travel allowance)
• Assumption of costs or budget for school-related materials and documents
• Laptop for private use
• Secure job in an international corporate environment
• Very good chances of being taken on after training
• Company pension provision after a successful takeover
• Excellent company medical care
• Collaboration with motivated, experienced colleagues in a strong team
• Experienced trainers will accompany you during your practical phases and teach you all the important basics for a successful start to your career.
• Our experienced trainers will accompany you throughout your training and provide you with all the professional and personal skills so that you can successfully start your professional future.

Benefits

• Start of training
• September 1, 2027
• Duration of training

3.5 years; If your performance is good, it can be shortened to 3 years.

• Training locations
• Practice: Ludwigshafen
• Practical training in cooperation with BASF SE, Ludwigshafen
• Vocational school: Vocational school for natural sciences, Ludwigshafen (block lessons)

About the Company

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Additional Information

For the training year 2027, we are offering several training positions as biology laboratory assistants (all genders). Upload your complete application documents including a letter of motivation and certificates and tell us why you are excited about the training at AbbVie and why you want to become part of our team.

We will first collect all incoming applications until the end of September 2026 and check them carefully. We will then contact you with feedback on your application.

• If your profile matches, this is what happens after you apply:
• Telephone interview
• Invitation to the assessment center in October/November

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, changing lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled.