Lab Assistant (m/f/d) - Biotechnology

TT Exchange Rates; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TT Exchange Rates is seeking a Lab Assistant (m/f/d) in biotechnology, based in Darmstadt. The role focuses on fermentation trials, biosynthesis process support at lab and pilot scales, and maintaining high hygiene in a production‑oriented lab.

You will operate bioreactors up to 1000L, work across USP and DSP workflows, and manage starter cultures and raw materials for smooth daily operations. German language skills required; English helpful.

Qualifikationen

• Requires strong production background with hands-on lab work and quality testing.
• Practical experience in laboratory operations and analytical testing to ensure quality.

Aufgaben

• Drive innovation: conduct fermentation trials and handle microorganisms for quality tests.
• Support development and pilot biosynthesis processes; operate bioreactors up to 1000L.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized lab space, ensure hygiene standards.
• Manage and oversee the Döhler strain collection for ongoing projects.
• Organize, execute and assist in validation of biosynthesis trials.
• Produce starter cultures meeting all quality specifications for production plants.
• Maintain lab and pilot-scale equipment; manage inventory and procure materials.

Kenntnisse

Lab Operations

Analytical Skills

MS Office

LIMS

Hands-on Mindset

Ausbildung

Vocational training in production (e.g., Brewer/Maltster, Food Tech, Dairy Tech, Pharma Technician, or BTA/CTA)

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Lab Assistant (m/f/d) - Biotechnology

Your Role:

• Drive Innovation: Conduct fermentation trials and expertly handle microorganisms for essential quality tests.
• Process Development & Pilot Operations: Support the development and execution of biosynthesis processes at laboratory and pilot scales. You will actively operate bioreactors (up to 1000L) and be hands-on in both Upstream (USP) and Downstream Processing (DSP), including techniques like filtration and chromatography.
• Operational Excellence & Hygiene: You take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and highly organized laboratory environment. This includes the physical, hands-on work required for the setup, operation, and thorough cleaning of bioreactors and DSP equipment to guarantee uncompromising hygiene standards.
• Manage Resources: Maintain and oversee the Döhler strain collection for our ongoing innovation projects.
• Trial Execution & Validation: Organize, execute, and assist in the validation of these biosynthesis trials.
• Quality Assurance: Produce starter cultures for our production plants, ensuring all quality specifications are strictly met.
• Equipment Maintenance & Support: Take responsibility for maintaining lab and pilot scale equipment for optimal functionality, manage inventory, and procure raw materials to ensure seamless daily operations.

Your Profile:

• Education & Production Background: You have a strong background in a production environment (e.g., food, beverages, brewing, wine, or pharma) and have completed relevant vocational training (such as Brewer/Maltster, Food Technology Specialist, Dairy Technologist, Pharmaceutical Technician, or BTA/CTA with production experience).
• Lab & Analytical Skills: Alongside your hands-on production expertise, you have solid practical experience in laboratory work and performing analytical tests to ensure quality standards.
• Hands-on Mentality: You are physically resilient, comfortable with the active tasks required to operate a pilot plant, and take a proactive approach to equipment setup and cleaning.
• Working Style: Your colleagues appreciate your responsible, highly organized, and precise approach to both your practical work and documentation.
• Resilience: You keep a cool head in stressful situations and adapt flexibly to changing operational needs.
• Technical Skills: Experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and confident handling of common MS Office applications enrich your profile.
• Languages: You possess excellent German skills and ideally a good working knowledge of English.

As an employer, we offer:

• Work with passion:
  We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment.
• Lead with purpose at every level:
  For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bring-ing meaning to what you do.
• Grow your way:
  With flexible development opportunites across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strenghts and actively shape your own path.
• Global collaboration:
  Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration.
• Shared strength:
  We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success.

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.