Bioprocessing Working Student
Hamburg, Germany · Tiempo parcial
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- Al corriente
- Hace 11 horas
- Modo de trabajo
- En la oficina
- Educación
- Master's degree in progress
- Elegibilidad
- Applicants should be enrolled Master's students specializing in biotechnology-related fields, chemistry, or engineering disciplines, who are motivated to gain hands-on biotech laboratory experience and contribute to sustainable innovations in food systems.
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About the Role
We invite you to join MicroHarvest's dynamic and ambitious biotech startup environment in Hamburg, where innovation drives the development of next-generation processes and facilities. This role offers an opportunity to apply your academic background and enthusiasm for biotech in a practical setting, contributing directly to pioneering challenges in bioprocessing and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Innovation & Development team in executing both upstream and downstream bioprocessing operations.
- Handle lab-scale equipment including bioreactors with volumes up to 1 liter, shake flask cultures, and microtiter plates.
- Learn and carry out analyses using colorimetric, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and enzymatic assays.
- Analyze, visualize, and report experimental data to support project development.
- Engage in general laboratory management tasks such as cleaning, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Adhere to existing SOPs and proactively recommend process and workflow enhancements.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Enrolled in a Master's program related to Bioprocess Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or comparable disciplines.
- Laboratory experience is advantageous but not a strict requirement.
- Strong analytical thinking paired with creativity in problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative teamwork approach.
- Effective time management and organizational capabilities.
- Demonstrates ownership and responsibility in assigned tasks.
- A deep passion for sustainability and a drive to enhance food systems.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory; skills in German are considered a plus.
Diversity and Inclusion
MicroHarvest promotes an inclusive work culture and does not tolerate discrimination on any grounds including race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Applications from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged.