Biotechnologist as Postdoc (m/f/d)- Numaferm GmbH

Numaferm; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein dynamisches Biotech-Unternehmen sucht einen kreativen Wissenschaftler oder Postdoktoranden, um das Team für Molekularbiologie und Bibliotheksdesign zu verstärken. In dieser Rolle werden Sie an der Gestaltung und Konstruktion innovativer DNA-Bibliotheken arbeiten und an spannenden Projekten mit Kunden teilnehmen. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, an der Schnittstelle von synthetischer Biologie, molekularer Gestaltung und Bioinformatik zu arbeiten und Ihre Ideen in einem dynamischen, kollaborativen Umfeld einzubringen. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an Wissenschaft interessiert sind und einen echten Einfluss auf die Biotechnologie haben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Leistungen

Ein Jahresarbeitsvertrag mit klarer Möglichkeit zur Verlängerung

Dynamisches, kollaboratives Arbeitsumfeld

Flache Hierarchien und Flexibilität

Bedeutungsvolle Projekte mit realer Anwendung

Qualifikationen

• Erfahrung in der molekularen Klonierung und Konstruktion von Genbibliotheken.
• Fähigkeit zur Anwendung bioinformatischer Werkzeuge zur Sequenzanalyse.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung und Konstruktion von DNA-Bibliotheken mit fortschrittlichen Klonierungstechniken.
• Interaktion mit Kunden und Präsentation von Projektergebnissen.

Kenntnisse

Molekulare Klonierung

DNA/RNA Manipulation

Bioinformatische Werkzeuge

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Ausbildung

PhD in Molekularbiologie

PhD in Biotechnologie

PhD in synthetischer Biologie

Tools

Gibson Assembly

BSA Klonierung

Gateway Klonierung

CRISPR/Cas9

Jobbeschreibung

About Numaferm

Numaferm is a fast-growing biotech company, pioneering innovation in peptide and protein production through recombinant expression technologies. With a strong scientific foundation and a commercial mindset, we are driving impactful solutions for clients across pharma, biotech, and industrial sectors. At Numaferm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us and shape the future of molecular biology.

Job Title: Scientist / PostDoc - Molecular Biology, Library Design & Construction (m/f/d)

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

Company: Numaferm GmbH

Job Type: Fixed-Term (1 Year), Full-Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Your Role

We are looking for a motivated and creative Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Molecular Biology & Library Design team. You will play a key role in the design, construction, and screening of DNA libraries and molecular toolsets. You will also contribute to innovative internal R&D and support customer-driven projects.

This role is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies at the interface of synthetic biology, molecular design, and bioinformatics. The position is lab-based, including data analysis, concept development, and direct project communication with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory & Technical Work
  • Design and construct gene libraries using advanced cloning techniques such as Gibson Assembly, BSA Cloning, Gateway Cloning, and others
  • Apply bioinformatic tools to design gene constructs, optimize sequences, and analyze data
  • Perform molecular biology workflows including DNA/RNA manipulation, PCR, sequencing, and recombinant protein expression
  • Support both internal research and external client projects with high scientific and technical standards
• Client Interaction & Communication
  • Serve as a scientific point of contact during customer project execution
  • Present designs, timelines, and results to clients in a professional and clear manner
  • Contribute to proposals, reports, and presentations
• Conceptual & Strategic Development
  • Develop and implement innovative molecular biology workflows
  • Evaluate new technologies for molecular and protein engineering

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, or a related field
• Proven hands-on experience in molecular cloning and construct design
• Familiarity with gene library design and generation
• Experience with bioinformatic tools for DNA/RNA sequence analysis and optimization
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the amber stop codon strategy and genetic code expansion
• Expertise in homologous recombination for gene knock-in/knock-out
• Expertise with E. coli cell-free expression systems
• Practical experience with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
• Hands-on knowledge of E. coli small- to mid-scale fermentation
• Familiarity with recombinant protein expression in microbial systems
• Experience with bioinformatic tools for protein design and optimization, including rational design or AI-driven approaches (e.g., structure prediction, stability engineering, in silico mutagenesis)

What We Offer

• A one-year employment contract with a clear potential for extension
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment in a high-growth biotech company
• Flat hierarchies, flexibility, and the chance to contribute your own ideas
• Meaningful projects with real-world application in medicine and biotech
• The opportunity to grow with the company and take on new responsibilities