Lab Technicians

Dunia; Berlin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology firm in Berlin seeks a meticulous Lab Technician to execute precise experiments for materials discovery. In this role, you will operate advanced lab equipment, maintain safety, and uphold quality in experimental processes. Candidates should have training as a lab technician or a chemistry degree, and a keen sense of detail. Fluency in English and some German is preferred. Join us to make a meaningful impact in clean energy innovation and materials science.

Qualifications

• Trained lab technician or hands-on chemistry graduate.
• Experienced in identifying potential failures in experiments.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and reliable.
• Familiar with modern digital lab environments.
• Good command of English (B1), German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute synthesis, deposition, and device fabrication with precision.
• Operate automated lab equipment and ensure accurate data recording.
• Maintain lab order and safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn and apply new experimental techniques as the platform evolves.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experimental techniques

Reliable execution

Technical curiosity

Education

Trained lab technician (CTA / Chemielaborant:in or similar)

Job description

Overview

Execute high-quality experiments that make autonomous materials discovery possible. Dunia is building AI for one of the hardest unsolved problems in science: turning materials discovery from an academic, trial-and-error process into a programmable, scalable discipline. Robots, software, and AI depend on experimental execution that is precise, repeatable, and honest about its limitations. As a Lab Technician at Dunia, you are a key part of that system. You ensure that what the lab produces is real signal, not noise. Your work directly affects whether models learn correctly, whether experiments can be trusted, and whether discovery accelerates or stalls. This role is for technicians who take pride in applying extreme attention to detail to their work.

Responsibilities

• Run experiments that matter: Execute synthesis, deposition, and device fabrication with care and consistency; Perform electrochemical measurements where small mistakes have large consequences; Understand not just how to run an experiment, but why it’s run that way.
• Work in a human-robot lab: Operate automated lab equipment and digital experiment systems; Ensure data is recorded accurately and completely; Spot issues early and speak up when something doesn’t look right.
• Keep the lab sharp: Maintain order, safety, and readiness in a fast-moving lab environment; Take ownership of tools, materials, and workflows; Help improve how experiments are run as throughput increases.
• Grow your technical craft: Learn new experimental techniques and technologies; Gain exposure to automation, AI-driven discovery, and product development; Develop into a more senior technical role as the platform evolves.

Qualifications

• Trained lab technician (CTA / Chemielaborant:in or similar), or hands-on chemistry graduate
• Experienced enough to know where experiments can fail
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and reliable
• Curious, practical, and proud of doing high-quality work
• Comfortable working in a modern, digital lab environment
• Good command of English (B1), German skills are a plus

About Us

Dunia, meaning “world” in over 20 languages, reflects our global mission: to drive clean energy innovation in the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors. With cutting-edge physics AI technology, we’re accelerating breakthroughs in materials science to help reduce global CO2 emissions by billions of tons annually. Join us and make a real difference in a dynamic, impact-driven environment.

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and safe to be their authentic self. Non-traditional career paths are welcome and valued. If you share our vision, you can be certain that we want you to succeed. You might be just the right candidate for this or for other roles that have not opened yet. Reach out!