About Us

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. We closely cooperate with our partnering business AB Enzymes Finland Oy (located north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our website www.abenzymes.com.

The Role

Our business is growing and to ensure that this growth continues further, we want you to strengthen our Molecular Biology capabilities in R&D. In your role as a Technician, your work is skilful and precise execution of laboratory experiments related to molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Performing laboratory experiments using mainly following techniques: PCR, qPCR, isolation of genomic and plasmid DNA, growing microbial cultures (bacteria, fungi) on solid and liquid media (shake flask), and SDS PAGE. You also contribute to laboratory functionality
• In addition to daily laboratory operations, your work includes documentation and compilation of experimental results as basis for regular reporting to your Line Manager and the Responsible Scientist
• Executing tasks according to the defined specifications, the timelines, and the priorities which are supervised and supported by the Responsible Scientist 

About You

• Apprenticeship as biological laboratory technician (Biologielaborant/in or BTA) or equivalent
• Familiarity with sterile techniques and working in S1/S2 biological safety level laboratories
• Practical experiences with standard technologies in molecular biology and microbiology like PCR, qPCR, DNA isolation and cultivation of bacteria / fungi
• Experiences with bacterial and fungal production platforms is a Plus  
• We are looking for a reliable team player and we appreciate a high level of responsibility and accountability and willingness to further develop your skills
• You are working with high accuracy and have a pragmatic and independent working style with the ability to prioritize for efficient throughput
• We are expecting you to adhere to our agreed high standards and HSE practices
• Good command of spoken and written English & German

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
• An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
• A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
• Future career opportunities through our ABF network

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.