Research assistant

What We Do

Today, materials production accounts for 23% of GHG emissions and shows no sign of slowing down. Cambrium was founded under the belief that biology offers a better way. For material innovation in nature, biology turns to proteins. Over the past 4.3 billion years evolution has shaped proteins with every material property imaginable. From surfactants and hard surfaces, to gels and foams, to coatings and adhesives. We built our platform to speed up biology’s innovation cycle to make the materials the world needs in a timeline that matters. By programming proteins at scale, we create sustainable breakthrough materials for innovators across cosmetics, fashion, and packaging.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply, and we can help with immigration.

Your role

We are looking for a Research Assistant (6 months) who will be responsible for assisting our R&D team to create new, sustainable biomaterials in the lab and prepare them to be scaled. You will be responsible for routine wet lab work, assist in protocol development and enable our lab, located in the Biocube Berlin – Buch, to run safe and smooth.

You will interface with both the R&D and Engineering Team to support the development of an integrated material learning pipeline.

1. You will take ownership of a small project, allowing you to independently plan, execute, and report on specific objectives within the lab’s scope of work.
2. You will conduct molecular biology and genetic engineering experiments.
3. You will support the preparation of lab consumables such as media, buffers, and competent cells and participate in maintaining a safe and organized lab space.
4. You will run existing, but also prepare new standard operating procedures (SOPs) in electronic format.
5. You will consolidate and present your results to support the lab weekly experimental planning.

Your profile

1. Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) training or Bachelor in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
2. Basic knowledge of molecular biology wet lab workflows such as PCR, Cloning, and bacterial transformations (Experience in DNA extractions is a plus).
3. Experience with analytical methods such as liquid chromatography is a plus.
4. Experience in running standard operating procedures in biological or chemical laboratories.
5. Professional English communication (verbal and written), basic German communication.
6. Hands-on person who likes to build things.
7. Natural excitement for biology and biotech.

What We Offer

Our hierarchy is flat and communication direct, which means that we operate and learn fast, as a team. In addition to a competitive salary and equity package, you can expect the following:

1. Flexible working hours as we believe in ownership and trust.
2. Urban Sports Club Membership.
3. Regular team events.

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