Senior Research Scientist Molecular Biology

AB Enzymes; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the enzyme industry seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Molecular Biology to join their innovative team in Darmstadt, Germany. The role involves significant contributions to fungal strain development projects, requiring a strong background in molecular biology and hands-on expertise in fungal platforms. The company offers a competitive compensation package, an inclusive environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity for personal and professional development

Collaborative and innovative company culture

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in a comparable role in the industry.
• Solid experience with Aspergillus and expertise in fungal production.
• Good communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to projects for production platform development and continuous strain improvement.
• Design and execute experiments for fungal strain development.
• Troubleshoot and improve protocols for higher throughput.

Kenntnisse

Fungal production platforms

Strain engineering

Automation

Communication

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Molecular Biology or adjacent sciences

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21.06.2025

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05.08.2025

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The Role

As Senior Research Scientist Molecular Biology , you will be part of an exciting international R&D and business environment, working with cutting edge technologies involved in a broad portfolio of diverse projects. The role requires a strong background in Molecular Biology and Fungal genetics, preferably in Aspergillus species. It includes the opportunity for development, and an attractive compensation package.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Join our team of highly dedicated and skilled experts inside the Molecular Biology discipline
• You will significantly contribute to projects for production platform development (e.g. Aspergillus), continuous strain improvement and enzyme products
• The work contains idea facilitating, designing, planning, executing of experiments in the laboratories and technical supervision of colleagues for fungal strain development
• Be responsible for trouble-shooting, continuous improvement of protocols and furthermore, methods towards higher throughput
• Work closely with the cross-functional project teams and the key internal stakeholders
• You will be based in Darmstadt, Germany and will interface with global R&D teams located in Germany and in Finland, as well as other disciplines (e.g., Application Development, Regulatory Affairs)

About You

• You obtained a master’s degree (or ideally higher) in Molecular Biology or adjacent sciences and 3+ years of work experience in a comparable role in the industry
• You have solid experience with fungal production platforms e.g. Aspergillus, are familiar with strain engineering and ideally you also have expertise in automation
• Familiarity with bacterial production platforms e.g. Bacillus would be a plus
• Your are an innovative, goal-oriented and hands-on person with passion for applied sciences, team player mentality and high problem-solving skills
• You are an effective and cooperative communicator within multidisciplinary teams
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
• Aninternational working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
• A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
• Future career opportunities through our ABF network

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.

Location: Feldbergstrasse 78, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany