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 intern (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 supporting lab management tasks, running routine wet lab work and enabling our lab, located in Berlin - Mitte, 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.
You will conduct molecular biology, genetic engineering, and bioprocess experiments
You will run existing, but also prepare new standard operating procedures (SOPs) in electronic format
You will consolidate and present your results to support the lab weekly experimental planning
You will support lab management tasks such as managing inventory and preparation of lab consumables such as media, buffers and competent cells
Your profile
You’ll do great if you
Have a Bachelor in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field
Have experience working with microbes
Have basic hands on experience with molecular biology techniques like PCR, cloning and transformations
Can communicate in English (verbal and written)
Are a hands-on person who likes to build things
Are excited about nature, biology and biotech
Not necessary, but also nice if you
Have experience running standard operating procedures in biological or chemical laboratories
Have worked with High-Throughout Screening (HTS) and automation platforms
Have experience working with controlled fermentation
Can communicate in german (verbal and written)
What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following:
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Subsidy for public transport pass
- Regular team events
