Lab Intern

Ucaneo; Berlin; On-site; EUR 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Regular team events

Laptop and individual work set-up

Job summary

An innovative climate technology startup in Berlin seeks a Working Student to support lab experiments focused on Direct Air Capture technology. You will assist in setting up electrodialysis experiments, monitor and analyze data, and collaborate with a team of engineers. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a relevant university program with some lab experience. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to impactful climate solutions.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrochemical processes or electrodialysis systems is a plus.
• Hands-on lab experience from university courses or internships is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and running electrodialysis experiments.
• Monitor, collect, and analyze data from lab tests.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Science

Job description

Your mission

Support the research and development of Ucaneo's groundbreaking Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology by assisting in lab experiments focused on electrodialysis processes. You’ll gain hands‑on experience working alongside our team of engineers and scientists to optimize our carbon capture technology.

We are looking for a motivated Working Student to join our Berlin lab team and assist with experiments, data collection, and analysis related to the electrodialysis process in our DAC system. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of lab activities and contribute to Ucaneo’s mission of combating climate change.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and running electrodialysis experiments.
• Monitor, collect, and analyze data from ongoing lab tests.
• Help prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to optimize experimental procedures.
• Document results and provide support for reporting on lab findings.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and lab protocols.

Your profile

Skills and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of electrochemical processes or electrodialysis systems is a plus.
• Hands‑on lab experience (e.g., university courses or internships).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Bonus Skills:

• Prior lab experience working with electrodialysis or related systems.
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and equipment handling.

Benefits

Perks

• Flexible working hours
• Regular team events
• Laptop and your individual work set‑up

About us

We are an early startup with a big vision - capture 0.5GT of global CO2 emissions from the air by 2035 through biotechnology, roughly the same weight as all humans on earth combined!

To meet our climate targets the reduction of CO2 emissions is not enough, the world actively has to capture billions of tons of CO2 from our atmosphere. To achieve that we at Ucaneo develop the world’s first biomimetic Direct Air Capture technology to remove CO2 from ambient air.

We are a science and mission‑driven team, fast‑moving with a break‑or‑make attitude. Our office is located in the heart of Berlin, at Torstraße 110, lab in Buch, but we will move to Mazahn this summer to our industrial hall.

• Impact: You will work on the biggest problem of our time, climate change, with the potential to impact the lives of billions of people
• Day to day: Full responsibility to design your own workstream and control your working hours with a very high degree of freedom, flat hierarchy and teamwork
• Professional growth: Join a disruptive high‑growth tech startup from day 1 and grow / lead a high‑performing team