Master´s thesis/internship in fermentation

About

b.fab GmbH is a young dynamic biotechnology startup specialized in the conversion of one carbon feedstocks into bioproducts. We combine electrochemical conversion with synthetic biology and bioprocesses. Starting with the feedstock formate (produced from CO2, water and renewable electricity), we design specific pathways to convert formate and CO2 into value-added chemicals. b.fab provides an economical and sustainable way to produce value-added chemicals for various industries. Due to the expansion of our R&D team at our site in Cologne (Germany), we are looking for a highly motivated and engaged student for:

Your tasks

• Development of a unique formatothrophic fermentation process
• Development of a fed-batch and/or continuous fermentation process
• Bioprocess characterization and optimization
• Determination of process KPIs
• Transfer of screening results into lab scale
• Application of high-throughput technologies and lab automation

Your profile

• Studies in biochemical engineering, biotechnology or similar field
• Experiences in bioprocess development with microbials (bacteria/yeast) 
• Work experience with high-throughput screening systems is beneficial
• Excellent skills in data processing / analysis and DoE
• Basic experiences in process analytics
• Excellent communication skills
• High degree of self-motivation, independency and proactive attitude is important

Your benefits

• Chance to create and design a game changing technology
• Meaningful and inspiring work environment in a tech startup
• Coworking and supervision by industry leading engineers and biotechnologist
• Exciting opportunity for personal and professional development
• Flexible working and self-organization opportunity 
• Work and life in one of the most exciting cities in Germany (Cologne)

Your application

Are you interested?

Then please send your meaningful application and earliest start date by email to: hr@bfab.bio

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