Technician Molecular Biology (m/f/d)

AB Enzymes; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Collaborative and open-minded company culture

Long-term career perspectives in a fast-growing industry

Job summary

A leading enzyme production company in Darmstadt is seeking a Technician in Molecular Biology to join their international R&D team. The role involves conducting experiments related to bacterial production, utilizing molecular biology techniques such as PCR and DNA isolation. Candidates should have relevant technical training and be proficient in English and German. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a growing industry focused on innovative enzyme solutions.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as biological laboratory technician or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with PCR, qPCR, DNA isolation, and microbial culture.
• Experience with bacterial production systems and sterile techniques.
• Willingness to work in Darmstadt and collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of experts in molecular biology.
• Plan and perform experiments for production strain construction.
• Document and present experimental results.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of methods.

Skills

Standard technologies in molecular biology

Hands-on experience with PCR

Cultivation of bacterial cultures

Good command of English & German

Bacterial culture

English

German

Education

Apprenticeship as biological laboratory technician

Tools

Tecan Fluent

SDS-PAGE

qPCR

Genomic and plasmid DNA isolation

Job description

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference.

About Us

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference.

The Role

As Technician 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 gene technology. It includes the opportunity for development, and an attractive compensation package.

Your Responsibilities:

• You will join our team of highly dedicated and skilled experts inside the Molecular Biology discipline
• Working in projects for bacterial production platform development, continuous strain improvement, protein library screening and product registration
• Planning and performing experiments in the laboratories for production strain construction and evaluation including robot-based (Tecan Fluent) protocols
• Laboratory techniques include cultivation of microbial cultures in both solid and liquid media (e.g., shake flasks), SDS-PAGE, PCR, qPCR, genomic and plasmid DNA isolation. You also play a role in maintaining overall laboratory functionality
• Documenting, reporting and presenting your experimental results (e.g. in Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Proactively contributing to trouble-shooting, continuous improvement of methods
• 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 completed your apprenticeship as biological laboratory technician (Biologielaborant/in or BTA) or equivalent
• You have hands-on experience with standard technologies in molecular biology and microbiology like PCR, qPCR, DNA isolation and cultivation of bacteria
• You have experience with bacterial production systems, especially with Bacillus, experience with sterile techniques and working in S1/S2 biological safety level laboratories
• Experiences with High-Throughput Screening (HTS) and automation and/or fungal production platforms (e.g., Aspergillus) is a plus
• You are a reliable team player and willing and interested to further develop your skills
• You are working with high accuracy and have a pragmatic and independent working style with the ability to prioritize
• Good command of spoken and written English & German

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
• An international 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
• 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.