Master thesis in industrial biotechnology

Insempra; Krailling; Vor Ort; EUR 11.160 - 15.624; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Practical experience

Access to fully-equipped lab

Monthly voucher of 50 €

International team with English as working language

Zusammenfassung

A biotechnology company is seeking a master's student for a thesis on genetic engineering and fermentation for high-value products. The candidate will gain practical experience, collaborating with experts and accessing advanced lab technologies. Responsibilities include cloning, cultivation, and optimization of microbial strains. Applicants should be pursuing a Master's in biotechnology or a related field and possess wet lab experience. The position starts on March 1, 2026, offering full-time commitment and a monthly compensation voucher.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in a relevant field.
• Experience in wet lab work related to microbiology and biotechnology.
• Organized and motivated in project work.
• Interest in the field of industrial biotechnology.

Aufgaben

• Clone DNA constructs for developing microbial production hosts.
• Cultivate and characterize microbial strains.
• Optimize media for fermentation processes.
• Document experiments and findings for the thesis.
• Present results at internal meetings and in the thesis report.

Kenntnisse

Wet lab work experience

Microbiology knowledge

Genetics understanding

Biotechnology expertise

Strain engineering

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Biotechnology

Metabolic engineering

Synthetic biology

(Bio-)Chemical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Master Thesis in Industrial Biotechnology

As a biotechnology company, we at Insempra don’t just hope for a better future, we actively work for it! For way too long, companies have relied on chemical production processes, depleting our planet’s limited resources. That’s why we are on a mission to create a world with naturally high-quality products, resulting in a balance between humans and our planet. We are looking for a master’s student (m/f/d) to pursue their thesis research at Insempra on the topic of genetic engineering and fermentation of microbial strains for high-value products, starting from 1st of March 2026. you!

We Offer

• Practical real-world experience and the opportunity to collaborate with a team of experts in strain engineering who are dedicated to supporting you in your project
• Access to a fully-equipped lab and cutting edge technology
• An international team passionate about sustainability; English as a working language
• In addition to your compensation you will receive a voucher in the amount of 50 € / month

Responsibilities

• Cloning of DNA constructs and engineering of microbial strains as industrially relevant production hosts
• Cultivation and characterization of strains
• Media optimization and process development for high-yield fermentation of value-added products
• Documentation of experiments in the ELN
• Reporting and presenting the findings at internal meetings and in your master’s thesis

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a university and pursuing a Master’s degree in biotechnology, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, (bio‑)chemical engineering or a related field
• Experience in wet lab work, ideally in microbiology, genetics, biotechnology and strain engineering
• Highly motivated, organized and structured work
• Interest in industrial biotechnology

General Data

Place: München/Martinsried (IZB Campus), approx. 30 minutes from Munich Central Station
Scope: Fulltime (40h/week)
Start date: 1st of March 2026. This is a job and project for 6‑12 months.