A newly funded biotech startup in Munich is building a breakthrough platform that combines robotic lab automation with AI-powered modeling to optimize microbial production.
We’re now seeking a Lead Microbiologist to play a pivotal, hands-on role at the core of their R&D and project delivery. This is an opportunity to join a high-impact, early-stage team pioneering the integration of automation, data, and AI in industrial biotechnology to help companies scale faster.
Design and optimize media formulations to boost productivity and stability, with the aim to expand into bioprocess development (e.g. feeding strategies, temperature, and pH optimization)
Build, validate, and standardize assays that inform media and bioprocess choices, supporting strain characterization, functional testing, and QC
Ownership of customer projects from experimental design to execution
Educational background in Microbiology with industry/research experience in probiotics/microbial fermentation
Extensive experience in designing and validating microbiology assays
Deep expertise in cell cultivation, media optimization, and strain performance analysis.