Bergisch Gladbach: Master student Chemist / Biochemist – Lipid Nanoparticles and Bioconjugation (m|f|d)

Company Description

Join us
For 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to significantly contribute to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 4,700 experts from over 50 countries contribute to our sustainable success. 

Job Description

• Conduct lipid synthesis and characterization using techniques such as NMR and MS
• Receive comprehensive training in lipid nanoparticle formulation, characterization, and in vitro applications
• Functionalize nanoparticles with various targeting ligands and perform characterization using methods such as BCA assay, SDS-PAGE, and DLS
• Characterize and screen different targeting ligands for effectiveness
• Gain hands-on experience in translating research findings into practical applications

Qualifications

• You are passionate about science and currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in Biochemistry or chemistry or a related field with excellent academic performance, preparing to begin your master’s thesis.
• Prior experience in organic synthesis and in chemical modification of biomolecules, ideally, lipid chemistry
• Ability to quickly learn new techniques and collaborate in a multidisciplinary teams
• You are highly self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Capable of presenting research findings in front of audience
• Excellent written and spoken English skills complete your profile.

Additional Information

• Starting date:  April/Mai 2025
• Contract duration: 10 months
• Workplace: Bergisch Gladbach

What we offer

• A modern workplace and exciting opportunities in the development of technologies with a secure future
• Cross-border intercultural cooperation and short communication channels
• A collegial corporate culture and flexible working hours enable time management on your terms
• Personalized employee development program: specialist and personal training courses provided by our training university
• Diverse corporate benefits about employee health and staff events

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity.

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities.

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion or disability.

Become part or our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine.

Contact us

If you have the skills and qualifications for this position, please use the link to send us your details (application letter, curriculum vitae, references and certificates). Please give us some idea of when you can start and the kind of salary you are looking for, outlining the reasons you have made this application.

Job Category:ScienceWorking time:Full-time