YOUR CHANCE - MORE RESPONSIBILITY, FASTER GROWTH, REALLY HELP SHAPE THINGS!
You don't just want to fill a position in a large corporation; you want to actively improve processes and drive a team forward? With us, you can really make a difference!
We are a growing company in biotechnology and have a clear mission: With our innovative real-time PCR kits and the development of ATP and immunological detection systems, we ensure greater safety in the food industry. Our comprehensive system knowledge enables us not only to apply these technologies, but also to continuously develop them within the company. Our products have a direct social relevance - and you can actively contribute to making them even more efficient and sustainable! While others are still sitting in endless meetings, we put new technologies directly into practice - with your input! We stand for a modern management culture, characterized by our own corporate values. Personal responsibility, team spirit and a positive attitude toward change are the key to our success.
WE ARE HIRING
Senior Scientist (m/f/d) Research & Development, Food
LOCATION: POTSDAM / BERLIN Product Development
Planning, preparing, implementing and documenting experimental work for the development and validation studies of nucleic acid-based kits in the context of microbiology testing for the food and feed industry.
Conducting literature, technology and market research related to molecular diagnostic methods, specifically for microbiological testing of food and feed.
Functionally supervising technical staff and supporting scientists.
Project Management
Leading development projects from project idea to implementation of development work, validation and product certification.
Communicating with internal stakeholders (e.g., product management, kit production, marketing) as well as external stakeholders (e.g., laboratory partners, suppliers, lead customers) to create new products tailored to the needs of our customers.
Support
Working together with product management on strategic decisions to broaden and optimize the product portfolio for rapid molecular diagnostic methods in the food, beverage and other industries.
MSc in a scientific field, such as molecular biology, food microbiology, microbiology, biology, or related areas; or an equivalent qualification
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the field of molecular testing, food microbiology and/or method development
Expert knowledge in nucleic acid-based methods, in particular DNA extraction, sample preparation, real-time PCR methods, NGS; ideally in the field of food microbiology
Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results
Works proactively with a hands-on mentality and attention to detail
Able to respond to changing priorities and possesses excellent organization skills
Identifies problems and works toward solutions
Strong team player with good communication and technical writing skills
Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
Able to travel occasionally
Creative freedom & influence - Your ideas flow directly into decisions instead of getting bogged down in long coordination processes.
Dynamic corporate culture instead of rigid corporate structures - With us, you have flat hierarchies, short lines of communication and direct exchange with decision-makers.
Innovative strength & future security - We focus on new technologies, exciting automation projects and continuous development. Our products are essential for food safety and the market is constantly growing.
Flexible working hours & work-life balance - We don't have a rigid company policy but offer a working environment that adapts to your needs. Flexible working hours or flextime options enable a good work-life balance.
Attractive remuneration & additional benefits - Performance-related pay and benefits, such as a company pension scheme, await you. We think long-term and support you in planning your future.
Location advantage - Compared to Berlin, you save yourself long commuting times and benefit from a better quality of life.