Lab Technician - Microbiology Full-time | On-site

SMEY; Planegg; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A biotechnology start-up is seeking a Lab Technician specialized in Microbiology to assist with laboratory tasks related to microbial fermentation. The role focuses on yeast cultivation, media preparation, and maintaining lab equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Join a fast-growing company and contribute directly to innovative projects in food biotechnology while benefiting from competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for professional growth

Innovative work environment

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in microbiology or biotechnology, focused on yeast cultivation.
• Experience in media preparation and sterile techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data recording.

Aufgaben

• Prepare culture media and solutions for microbial fermentation.
• Cultivate microorganisms and maintain cell banks.
• Assist in data recording and ensure lab cleanliness.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory experience

Media preparation

Sterile techniques

Organizational skills

Knowledge of lab safety protocols

Fluency in English

Tools

Shakers

Incubators

Autoclaves

Spectrophotometers

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Join SMEY as a Lab Technician - Microbiology

Full-time | On-site | 82152 Martinsried, Am Klopferspitz 19 (IZB)

About Us :

SMEY cultivates the next generation of high-performance oils through biotechnology and a proprietary AI toolkit.

We tackle critical challenges in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries where traditional manufacturing methods often fall short.

As pioneers in precision fermentation, we craft sustainable, tailor-made and unique ingredients that enhance health, ensure full supply chain traceability, and support global scalability.

Job Overview :

We are seeking a Microbiology Technician to support our team with essential laboratory tasks, including microbial cultivation, media preparation, sample collection, equipment maintenance, and basic analytical testing.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the lab, contributing to the optimization of microbial fermentation processes for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food biotechnology applications.

This position involves close collaboration with scientists on projects that emphasize yeast cultivation. Most of your time will be dedicated to working with the NOY (Neobank of Yeast) collection, cultivating new yeast strains on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Media Preparation: prepare culture media, buffers, and solutions to support microbial fermentation processes with an emphasis on yeast.
• General Microbiology Tasks: culturing microorganisms, preparation of cell banks, and microscopic assessment of cultures.
• Yeast Cultivation (NOY Collection): daily cultivation and maintenance of new yeast strains as part of the NOY collection.
• Equipment Setup and Maintenance: assist in setting up, operating, and maintaining microorganism cultivation at various scales, including shake flasks and bioreactors, as well as related lab instruments.
• Sample Collection and Analysis: collect, label, and organize samples for analysis.
• Sterilization and Cleanliness: maintain a clean and sterile lab environment by sterilizing glassware, instruments, and fermentation equipment.
• Data Recording: accurately record experimental conditions, sample data, and process parameters in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) system.
• Support Process Development: assist scientists in various tasks related to process optimization and scaling up microbial fermentations, particularly yeast.
• Health & Safety: ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, including the proper handling of microorganisms, chemicals, and lab equipment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on laboratory experience in microbiology, biotechnology, or related fields, with a focus on yeast cultivation.
• Experience in media preparation, sterile techniques, and general laboratory procedures.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment and instruments, including shakers, incubators, autoclaves and spectrophotometers.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in recording data.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols and adherence to high internal standards for data integrity, accuracy, and transparency.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or data entry software for maintaining lab records.
• Fluency in English.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an exciting and rapidly growing start-up that is transforming the food biotechnology industry. Work in a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment. Direct involvement in cutting-edge microbial fermentation projects. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to [e-mail], using the subject line “Lab Technician Microbiology"