Student assistant: Automated production of stem cell based therapeutics

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 530 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible and more sustainable. In the department »Bio adaptive Production«, we deal with the development of automated systems and software for the efficient and cost-effective production of biological materials. This enables the upscaling of biological processes for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to optimize laboratory automation with Industry 4.0 technologies.

As a student assistant you support our team in the scaled production of stem cells in bioreactors and their analysis.

Here you partly work on your tasks on site in our laboratories.

What you will do

• Support in the cultivation of mesenchymal stem cells
• Implementation of bioreactor runs and its analysis afterwards

What you bring to the table

• You are studying biotechnology, biology or biomedical engineering or a comparable subject
• Solid background in (stem) cell cultivation and sterile work beneficial
• Ideally initial experience in working with bioreactors and chromatography systems
• A high degree of motivation, initiative, independence and team spirit
• Good language skills in German and/or English

What you can expect

• Collaboration in innovative research projects and the chance to implement your knowledge from your studies in practice
• You become part of the team from the very beginning, can contribute your ideas and take on tasks on your own responsibility
• Flexible working to combine studies and job in the best possible way
• The opportunity to write your practice-oriented thesis with us

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

For any further information on this position please contact:
Lena Felser M. Sc.
Research assistant »Bio adaptive production«
Phone: +49 241 8904-124

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Requisition Number: 75911                Application Deadline: