Shape the future of biotechnology – join our team!
Are you a student of biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or a related subject and want to apply your knowledge in an innovative laboratory environment? Then you've come to the right place! Support our Lab Team and gain valuable practical experience in a dynamic, interdisciplinary working environment.
About us:
Nanogami is a highly innovative and rapidly growing startup in the field of DNA Origami-based nanotechnology (check out our DLD Talk or this article to learn more). Our international team is driven by a shared vision: to pioneer a novel generation of biochips set to unlock applications in research and diagnostics and thereby pushing the boundaries of personalised medicine to new heights. We recently secured significant funding by SPRIND - Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation to realize our ambitious growth trajectory and now aim to significantly expand our current team to support the at-scale commercialisation of our nanotechnology.
Your tasks:
- Preparation of buffers, samples and bioreactors as well as transformation of E. coli cells.
- Support of laboratory operations in day-to-day business and laboratory organisation.
- Maintenance of reagents and inventory according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support in calibration, maintenance and validation of laboratory equipment.
- General maintenance and cleaning in the laboratory.
- Documenting and ensuring the correct recording of all results.
- Working with the IT and procurement teams to gain a deeper insight into laboratory processes.
- Conducting minor shake flask processes in the biotechnology team.
Requirements
- You are currently a student studying biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or a related subject.
- Ideally, you have some practical experience in an (S1) laboratory environment.
- Willingness to work 20 hours per week alongside your studies.
- You have a conscientious and detail-oriented approach to work.
- Interest and willingness to work with biological samples.
- An independent and self-motivated way of working, as well as team spirit and good communication skills in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Experience in using the common MS Office package
- Fluent English and good German skills
Benefits
- Research-oriented work in a unique interdisciplinary and diverse research team
- Dynamic young start-up environment with a real opportunity for growth and a corporate culture based on partnership
- Varied tasks in a new and modern laboratory environment
- 18,-€/ h