Beekeeper for Ecotoxicological Field Studies (m/f/d)

Job Description

Our beekeeping unit manages more than 350 honey bee colonies. However, our focus is not on honey production or marketing, but on scientific research and the protection of bees. In this holistic role, you will work both in beekeeping and in research.

• You will be responsible for colony management within our scientific studies. This includes swarm control, Varroa treatments, relocating colonies according to study requirements, and overwintering

• You will record the development and health of the colonies within our studies and contribute to queen breeding

• You will also support the execution and supervision of field trials for the approval of plant protection products. In these trials, you will work with various naturally occurring organisms such as plants and animals

• You will collect samples from plants, bee products, bees, and other relevant elements. The collected data is used to assess the impact of plant protection products on bee colonies and the environment.

• You will document the trials according to standardized methods (GLP), which you can learn with us

Qualifications

• you have completed apprenticeship as a beekeeper or in a comparable field such as agriculture, horticulture, or LTA, and you bring several years of experience in beekeeping

• Your technical and scientific understanding qualifies you for this exciting role

• You have basic skills in using common MS Office applications

• Good English skills (reading and comprehension) complement your profile

• You hold a Class B driving licence

• Flexibility and strong team spirit are important to us. You are resilient, reliable, and always eager to learn

• A genuine interest in and enjoyment of working outdoors with honey bees is essential. You should also be willing to work occasionally on weekends

Additional Information

If we have sparked your interest, please apply via our online form in under 5 minutes using the “Apply now!” button.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Additional Information

In just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 65,000 employees across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 60 countries, with more than 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products, as well as innovative services in clinical diagnostics, making it one of the world's leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic tests.

In 2025, Eurofins achieved total revenues of 6.515 billion and has been one of the best-performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.