Bachelor- / Master Thesis or Research Internship – E. coli Protein Production in Automated Laboratory Environment

Your Job:

• Literature research on media optimizations for E. coli
  
• General calibration of Growth Profiler
  
• Establishment of Fluorescence Assay for in vivo protein immobilization quantification
  
• Sensitivity analysis of expression efficiency dependent on medium composition
  
• Media optimization for optimal in vivo immobilized protein expression
  
• Process parameter analysis (Substrate, pH, induction)

Your Profile:

• Ongoing studies of Biology, Biotechnology or associated fields
  
• High motivation with proactive ideas
  
• Hands-on experience in microbial cultivation and sterile work
  
• Knowledge / experience with Design of Experiments, UV-VIS spectral analysis is an asset but no prerequisite
  
• Interest in robotic automation, no prior knowledge necessary
  
• Basic Python skills or motivation to learn
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Hands-on training with modern newly established laboratory automation equipment
  
• Close supervision by experienced scientists with step by step introduction
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience during your studies
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and an international and collegial team environment
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

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