Research Associate Fermentation Development (m/f/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · München/ Martinsried

Who are we
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. 
On the way to a better world, we are currently accompanied by a team of more than 40 passionate scientists, entrepreneurs and visionaries with rebel hearts - but we are still missing one important person: you!

For our office directly at the IZB Campus in Munich/Martinsried we are looking for a Research Associate (m/f/d) who will strengthen the team working on fermentation development and wants to make a difference in the world.

Does this sound like your next step?
We offer:
  • You will be part of a dynamic start-up with real added value for the environment and society where your ideas are highly appreciated
  • You will take on a meaningful function with access to a fully equipped lab, cutting edge technology and a lot of room for personal development
  • Practical real-world experience and the opportunity to collaborate with a team of experts in bioprocess engineering who are dedicated to supporting you in your research
  • You will be part of an international team with an open feedback culture, flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and English as a working language
  • You will receive a voucher via Probonio (50€/month) of your choice
For this position you will perform the following duties:
  • Develop and optimize fermentation processes for a variety of our products at laboratory scale (with up to 10L fermenters)
  • Optimize media composition for biomass or product yield and analyze and report the results
  • Support scale-up to pilot scale and tech transfer to CMOs
  • Scout and evaluate new fermentation technologies, methods and equipment
  • Guide and coordinate with our Technical Assistances to execute the practical work.
Your profile:
  • Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a fermentation development. For example, in food, or specialty chemicals. Ideally industrial related experience.
  • Successfully completed Msc/Ph.D. studies in microbiology, bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with lab scale fermenters, data handling and analysis.
  • Experience with DoE methods are valuable for this position
  • Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, a love of learning and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic start-up setting
General Data
Location: Munich/Martinsried (IZB Campus), approx. 30 min. from Munich main train station (HBF) 
Scope: 40 hours/week
Start: possible immediately
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