Who we are CYTENA is a young and fast-growing high-tech company dedicated to developing automated high-precision lab instruments for the life science research and pharmaceutical industry. Its award-winning devices are used at prestigious academic and pharmaceutical labs around the world to automate workflows in numerous application areas, including stable cell line development, single-cell omics, high-throughput screening and drug discovery. Since 2019 CYTENA is part of the BICO Group. BICO is the leading bio convergence company in the world, equipping hundreds of laboratories and thousands of scientists with cutting-edge life science technologies. By combining different technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and 3D bioprinting with biology, BICO enables customers to improve people's health and lives for the better. Our mission is: At CYTENA, we make the development of modern therapies faster, safer, and more affordable. We are looking for an Application Scientist (m/f/d) with a strong focus on Cell culture, Cell Line Development and technology validation. Join our headquarters in Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) if you are passionate about biotechnology and new instrumentation that bring more automation and efficiency into drug discovery and cell line development workflows to produce therapeutic proteins, gene and cell therapies. The ideal candidate is an analytical team player, who feels comfortable working on a matrix environment. The candidate brings experience not only in mammalian cell culture and single cell cloning but is also tech-savvy and familiar with verification and validation activities in product and feature development. This role will become a power user of our automation technologies. This is a hands-on R&D position with great potential to shape the next generation of tools for life science! Responsibilities Work with our interdisciplinary R&D Team on the next generation products and protocols for cell line development and drug discovery Run verification and validation plans of new products, features and software Become an expert and power user of our latest technologies and upcoming products Verify and validate cell line development and assay protocols on automated platforms Proactively investigate and resolve problems, identifying root cause and proposing process improvements Culture basic and advanced cellular models with good laboratory practices. Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in the field of biotechnology, molecular and cell biology or similar, with several years of laboratory experience. Proven experience in aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques. Cell line development: transfection, single cell cloning and up-stream processing experience is a plus Track-record of handling sophisticated laboratory instruments (Fluorescence microscope, Flow cytometer, Liquid handler, laboratory Robots) and associated software is desirable Experience in testing, verification and validation procedures of new products and features is desirable First experience with liquid handling equipment and microscopy techniques is a plus Getting-Things-Done Mindset and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Excellent English communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams. German is a plus. Passionate about technology and laboratory automation What we offer Joining CYTENA means being part of something big and shaping the future of medicine. We are a fast-growing life sciences company with award winning products and a fun, cool team that is friendly and supportive. Agile start-up culture : We are a dynamic and international company and are proud of our flat organizational structure. We work agile in cross-functional teams. Flexible working : We focus on results not working hours or location. We want our employees to be as productive and happy as possible and therefore rely on a hybrid working model with a lot of flexibility. Workplace: An important requirement to work productively! You will have a well-equipped workplace with proper IT-Equipment. Team building: Teamwork is a top priority for us! We are open-minded, help each other and enjoy organizing team events. Benefits: The CYTENA team always gives its best, and we want to give something back. You can choose between three great benefits: public transport job ticket, Givve Card or Hansefit - your choice! On top: We offer free fruit, water and coffee, a cereal and snack bar, a well-connected office with a fantastic rooftop terrace, ball pool, chillout area, underground parking spaces and many more … Green City Freiburg: You will find our new and modern Green City Office in the Güterbahnhof-Areal, the new vibrant district of Freiburg. At the gates of the Black Forest in the sunny southwest of Germany, you will find the green university city Freiburg with its historic city center, its unbeatable charm and a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Company Pension Plan: The future of our employees is important to us. It is possible to participate in the company pension plan by our insurance partner with attractive conditions and an above-legal employer’s subsidy. A chance to make a difference: We are in the life sciences industry and our work is an excellent way to contribute to the development of new drugs and treatments that will be used to help hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Do you want to become part of our success story? Then apply online via our job portal. Please note that for Data Privacy compliance we are not able to accept any e-mail applications! At CYTENA, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity workplace and will always pride ourselves on being a collaborative environment.