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:
1. Join our team of highly dedicated and skilled experts inside the Molecular Biology discipline
2. You will significantly contribute to projects for production platform development (e.g. Aspergillus), continuous strain improvement and enzyme products
3. The work contains idea facilitating, designing, planning, executing of experiments in the laboratories and technical supervision of colleagues for fungal strain development
4. Be responsible for trouble-shooting, continuous improvement of protocols and furthermore, methods towards higher throughput
5. Work closely with the cross-functional project teams and the key internal stakeholders
6. 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
7. 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
8. You have solid experience with fungal production platforms e.g. Aspergillus, are familiar with strain engineering and ideally you also have expertise in automation
9. Familiarity with bacterial production platforms e.g. Bacillus would be a plus
10. Your are an innovative, goal-oriented and hands-on person with passion for applied sciences, team player mentality and high problem-solving skills
11. You are an effective and cooperative communicator within multidisciplinary teams
12. Good written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus
Why Us
13. An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
14. An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
15. A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
16. A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
17. A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
18. Competitive compensation and benefits package
19. You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
20. 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