Water beetle with heart
We're a little late, but we still wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Valentine's Day!
To mark the occasion, we would like to show you a very special specimen of Platambus maculatus! The "spotted swimmer" belongs to the species-rich family of swimming beetles (Dytiscidae). Unlike many of its relatives, it can often be identified at first glance by its size and typical high-contrast markings.
This unique specimen has a special surprise for us just in time for Valentine's Day and delights us with two small heart-shaped spots on its neck plate!
Platambus maculatus is at home in slow-moving watercourses or lakes, where it is usually found near aquatic plants or on dead wood. It can be found in mountain and lowland areas and even in coastal areas.
As an indicator organism, Platambus maculatus plays a role in our accredited methods for biological-ecological water analysis - "Saprobia Index" and "Perlodes".
For our microbiological material and hygiene testing department, we are looking for an administrative assistant (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible. 
We are looking for a CTA, BTA or UTA (m/f/d) for our drinking and bathing water hygiene department as soon as possible. 
We are looking for a laboratory technician/technical assistant/technician (m/f/d) for our Environmental and Consumer Protection department to start as soon as possible. 
