Introduction

At Biomatter we believe that the unlimited capability to design new enzymes will unlock world's capability to build a better tomorrow for everyone. For this reason, we have built the transformative Intelligent Architecture Platform™ for enzyme design, powered by Generative AI & Physics. Together with our partners we create unique enzymes that act as the key puzzle pieces in novel technologies aimed at addressing the most pressing sustainability and health issues.

You will join the laboratory team as an R&D scientist and work alongside bioinformaticians and computer scientists to design, build, and apply state-of-the-art tools for protein engineering. You will also take part in generating new product ideas and driving them through the development and commercialization process.

Responsibilities

• Participating in brainstorms for new product and application ideas, performing feasibility studies, generating experimental data for patent applications and marketing purposes
• Producing and characterizing wild type and designed proteins
• Suggesting and developing analytical assays for protein characterization
• Developing and optimizing medium and high throughput workflows for protein expression and characterization
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all lab work
• Analyzing, preparing and presenting data to the team and other stakeholders

Must-have

• Master's degree or PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology or related field
• Ability to plan and execute biochemistry / molecular biology experiments with minimal supervision
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification
• Experience with molecular cloning and mutagenesis techniques
• Analytical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Intrinsic motivation, accountability, and a commitment to professional development
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills

Nice-to-have

• 2+ years of industrial experience
• Ability to independently drive R&D projects through ideation, planning, execution and IP protection
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in enzyme kinetics, with a track record in developing enzymatic assays
• Experience with analytical HPLC/MS
• Experience with lab automation
• Familiarity with AKTA chromatography systems and a track record in developing protein purification protocols (ion exchange, gel filtration)
• Experience with recombinant protein production in Aspergillus spp., Bacillus spp. or P. pastoris

We offer

• An opportunity to join an innovative startup that is pioneering the game-changing technology for protein design.
• Work environment in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team.
• Flexible working arrangements: with core hours of 10 am-4 pm, you can choose a pattern that works for you.
• Private health insurance.
• An attractive, market-oriented salary aligned with your qualifications (2000 to 4000 Eur gross monthly)